72JDetermination of whether section 72H requirement is met

72J Determination of whether section 72H requirement is met (1) For the purposes of determining whether a surge forest firefighter attended fires to the extent reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose of their service as a firefighter under section 72H, the Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate) must seek an expert opinion from the advisory committee. (2) In providing the expert opinion to the Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate), the advisory committee must have regard to— (a) any relevant records, employer data and local knowledge; and (b) any other prescribed matter. (3) The Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate)— (a) must have regard to the expert opinion provided to the Authority or the self‑insurer under subsection (1); and (b) is not required to make a determination that is consistent with the expert opinion provided under subsection (1). S. 72K inserted by No. 46/2021 s. 6.