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Accident Compensation Act 1985
115EExisting assessments to be used
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115E Existing assessments to be used
(1) In this section ***relevant date*** means the earliest date an expression of interest in applying for a settlement under this Subdivision may be lodged under section 119(3).
(2) This section applies if, before the relevant date—
(a) a worker had the degree of his or her impairment assessed under section 104B; and
(b) either—
(i) the worker has advised the Authority or self-insurer under section 104B(7) that he or she accepts the assessments; or
(ii) the assessments have been referred to a Medical Panel under section 104B(9) and the Medical Panel has given its opinion in relation to the assessments.
(3) Subject to sections 115F and 115G, the assessments are deemed to be assessments for the purposes of this Subdivision.
S. 115F inserted by No. 82/2001 s. 3.