75Functions

75  Functions

  Subject to this instrument, Comcare has the following functions (in addition to its other functions under the scheme and under the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 and other Acts):

 (a) to make determinations accurately and quickly in relation to claims and requests made to Comcare under the scheme;

 (b) to make payments under the scheme on behalf of the Commonwealth;

 (c) to publish material relating to the function referred to in paragraph (a);

 (d) in respect of actions for non‑economic loss—to take over the conduct of such actions under section 57 on behalf of the Commonwealth or covered persons against whom such actions were taken.

Note 1: See also section 69 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.

Note 2: See section 70 of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 for powers relating to these functions.