Queensland operates a CTP scheme administered by MAIC, with general damages calculated using the Injury Scale Value (ISV) framework under the Civil Liability Regulation 2014. For workplace claims specifically, the band is built from the state-by-state CTP and Civil Liability Acts framework and then adjusted for Queensland's common-law contributory reduction and any applicable statutory cap.
Limitation of Actions Act 1974 (Qld)
Contributory-negligence reduction under Civil Liability Act 2003 (Qld).
Statutory caps that may bear on a workplace settlement in Queensland.
Civil Liability Regulation 2014 (Qld)
How Queensland's fault rule and limitation period compare to other Australia jurisdictions for workplace claims.
| Jurisdiction | Fault rule | Limitation | Workplace page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland · you are here | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability | — |
| New South Wales | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability | NSW · workplace → |
| Victoria | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability (subject to 12-year longstop) | VIC · workplace → |
| Western Australia | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability with 12-year longstop | WA · workplace → |
| South Australia | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability | SA · workplace → |
| Tasmania | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability | TAS · workplace → |
| Australian Capital Territory | Common-law contributory reduction | 3 years from discoverability | ACT · workplace → |
| Northern Territory | No-fault statutory scheme | 3 years | NT · workplace → |
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
Figures on this page are starting points: the Australia band adjusted for Queensland's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Queensland. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.