2026 review of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
A 2026 review of Queensland's Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 is underway, with focus on balancing system improvements against impacts on housing affordability and industry sustainability.
How will the 2026 workers comp review affect my trade business in Queensland?
All Queensland tradies (builders, plumbers, electricians, carpenters) will be affected as workers comp reforms could change insurance costs and claims processes, directly impacting business overheads and job pricing.
Key takeaways
- Queensland's Workers Compensation Act 2003 is under review in 2026
- Reforms aim to balance fixing system problems with maintaining housing affordability
- Changes could affect industry sustainability across the construction sector
- Workers comp insurance costs and claims processes may be reformed
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