25Definitions

25 Definitions

25 Definitions

In this Division—

compensation claim means—

(a) a claim for damages to which the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 applies, or

(b) a claim for statutory benefits to which the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 applies, or

(c) a claim for damages to which the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 applies, or

(c1) a claim under the police officer support scheme, or

(d) a claim for compensation or work injury damages to which the Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 applies.

compensation matter application—see section 26.

federal jurisdiction means jurisdiction of a kind referred to in section 75 or 76 of the Commonwealth Constitution.

relevant courts legislation means—

(a) the District Court Act 1973 and the rules of court under that Act, and

(b) the Civil Procedure Act 2005 and the regulations and uniform rules under that Act in their application to the District Court.

substituted proceedings—see section 27.

usual decision-maker, in relation to determining a matter concerning a compensation claim, means the person or body (whether or not the President or Commission) on which the function is conferred or imposed by this Act or enabling legislation.

s 25: Am 2024 No 60, Sch 2[8].