61Representation of insurer in certain workers compensation proceedings

61 Representation of insurer in certain workers compensation proceedings

61 Representation of insurer in certain workers compensation proceedings

(1) This rule applies in workers compensation proceedings if the claimant is not represented by an Australian legal practitioner or agent.

(2) Despite section 48(3) and (4) of the PIC Act, an insurer who is a party to proceedings to which this rule applies is not required to obtain the leave of the Commission to be represented by an Australian legal practitioner for the following purposes—

(a) the preparation and lodgment of a written application, reply, submission or other document with the Commission,

(b) the participation of the insurer in a preliminary teleconference or conciliation conference,

(c) the preparation and sending of correspondence to the Commission or another party.