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Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011
140Burden of proof
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140 Burden of proof
In proceedings before the Tribunal –
(a) the onus of proving an initial entitlement to a payment of compensation, or the payment of expenses, lies on the person claiming the entitlement; and
(b) the onus of proving that a person is no longer entitled to a payment of compensation, or for the payment of expenses, lies on the Commissioner.