Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011
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3 Objects of Act
The objects of this Act are to –
(a) ensure the provision of fair and appropriate compensation, and the payment of certain expenses, in relation to the contraction by persons of asbestos-related diseases in the course of employment as workers in connection with this State; and
(b) provide for the prompt and effective resolution of applications under this Act for compensation or for the payment of certain expenses; and
(c) provide an effective and economical mechanism for resolving disputes relating to applications under this Act for compensation or for the payment of certain expenses; and
(d) make provision in relation to certain judgments and agreements relating to the contraction by persons of asbestos-related diseases in the course of employment as workers.