Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011
182Reliance on reports of medical panel or medical practitioner
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182 Reliance on reports of medical panel or medical practitioner
(1) A report by a medical panel in relation to a medical question in respect of a person who has an asbestos-related disease may not be used –
(a) by the Commissioner in relation to the determination of an application under this Act unless a copy of the report is served on the person who made the application; or
(b) by a party in proceedings before the Tribunal or a court unless a copy of the report is served on each other party to the proceedings.
(2) A report by a medical practitioner, including an accredited impairment assessor, in respect of a person who has an asbestos-related disease may not be used by a party as evidence in proceedings before the Tribunal or a court unless a copy of the report is served on each other party to the proceedings.
(3) A medical certificate given by a medical practitioner, including an accredited impairment assessor, in respect of a person who has an asbestos-related disease may not be used –
(a) by the Commissioner in relation to the determination of an application under this Act, unless a copy of the certificate is served on the person who made the application; or
(b) by a party in proceedings before the Tribunal or a court, unless a copy of the certificate is served on each other party to the proceedings.