146Rehabilitation authority etc.

#### 146 Rehabilitation authority etc. (1) This Act applies to the employee in relation to a defence‑related claim as if the rehabilitation authority in relation to the employee were the rehabilitation authority applicable under subsection 39(3) of the MRCA. (2) Section 40 of the MRCA (rules where rehabilitation authority changes) applies for the purposes of the application of this Act to the employee in relation to a defence‑related claim. (3) The duty under section 40 to take steps to provide suitable employment, or to assist in finding suitable employment, for a person who is undertaking, or has completed, a rehabilitation program must be performed by the person’s rehabilitation authority rather than the Commonwealth.