119Expression of interest must first be given

119 Expression of interest must first be given (1) Before applying for a settlement under this Division, a worker must give a written expression of interest in applying for the settlement— (a) if the liability to pay compensation lies with a self-insurer, to the self-insurer; or (b) in any other case, to the Authority. (2) An expression of interest is only valid if— (a) on the date it is given, the worker is eligible to apply for the settlement; and (b) it is accompanied by any documents in relation to the identity and date of birth of the worker that are required by a direction of the Minister under section 119L. (3) An expression of interest in applying for a settlement under Subdivision 1 is only valid if it is given on or after whichever of these dates occurs first— (a) the date specified for the purposes of this subsection by the Minister in a notice published in the Government Gazette; or (b) 1 July 2002. (4) An expression of interest in applying for a settlement under Subdivision 2 is only valid if it is given on or after whichever of these dates occurs first— (a) the date specified for the purposes of this subsection by the Minister in a notice published in the Government Gazette; or (b) 1 July 2002. S. 119A inserted by No. 82/2001 s. 3.