142Functions of MRCC

#### 142 Functions of MRCC (1) The functions of the MRCC include: (a) determining defence‑related claims under this Act accurately and quickly; and (b) arranging the payment of compensation, and the provision of rehabilitation, as a result of the making of defence‑related claims; and (c) maintaining contact with the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission and with Comcare to ensure that, as far as practicable, there is equity of outcomes resulting from administrative practices and procedures used by Comcare and the MRCC in the performance of their respective functions; and (d) doing anything the doing of which: (i) is incidental to the performance of the function referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); and (ii) would be required of Comcare if Comcare had responsibility for the performance of that function. (2) In performing the function referred to in paragraph (1)(a), the MRCC: (a) is to be guided by equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities; and (b) is not required to conduct a hearing; and (c) is not bound by the rules of evidence. (3) The performance by the MRCC of the functions referred to in subsection (1) is subject to the condition that the MRCC will not cause or permit to be made on its behalf to a court or tribunal a submission that Comcare or the Commission has requested not be made. (4) The MRCC has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the performance of functions conferred by subsection (1). (5) Paragraph 89B(a) has effect as if there were included in that paragraph a reference to the administrative practices and procedures used by the MRCC in the performance of its functions under this Part.