How the legislation works
The Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (PDF, 1.6 MB) - the Act - in conjunction with the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2003 (PDF, 692 KB) - the Regulation - provides a framework for managing workers' compensation and rehabilitation in Queensland.
Together, they establish a workers' compensation scheme for Queensland, set out the laws for workers' compensation and rehabilitation, and for managing insurance, compensation, rehabilitation, damages and costs.
More information on the Act and its' content and purpose.
More information on the Regulation.
More information on how the administrative and regulatory framework is maintained.
Last updated July 21, 2009