Yes, stress leave & time off due to anxiety or psychological conditions can be covered by WorkCover in Queensland but only in certain situations.

Psychiatric or psychological injuries (PPI)

Psychiatric or psychological conditions, such as anxiety disorders may be covered by WorkCover as long as they are caused by employment. A PPI may be caused by excessive fatigue, bullying, work pressure or stress, violence, poor working conditions or a traumatic event.

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A psychiatric or psychological injury might not be covered if:

• other circumstances in your life were a significant contributing factor;
• the injury arises out of reasonable management action taken by your employer such as a decision not to promote you or grant you requested leave or working conditions, demotion, discipline, retrenchment or dismissal;
• the injury arises because of some action taken by your employer or insurer in relation to your worker’s compensation claim.

When deciding a psychiatric or psychological injury claim, WorkCover will discuss the events that gave rise to the injury with you, your treating doctors and your employers.