Question on Notice 890/2026: Queensland Government's Voluntary Medical Retirement (VMR) scheme

Topic

Queensland Government's Voluntary Medical Retirement (VMR) scheme

Question

Will the Deputy Premier advise (a) why Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire Department and Queensland Health employees are excluded from the Queensland Government's Voluntary Medical Retirement (VMR) scheme while many other public sector agencies are included, (b) whether the government will review workers' compensation arrangements for first responders who suffer work-related physical or psychological injuries, including the reduction in weekly compensation payments over time and the cessation of medical support following claim finalisation and if not, why not and (c) whether the government will commit to improving financial, medical and rehabilitation support for first responders

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