Return to Work Act 1986
2Objects of Act
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2 Objects of Act The objects of this Act are as follows: (a) to provide for the effective rehabilitation and compensation of injured workers; (b) to provide for the prompt and effective management of workplace injuries in a manner that promotes and assists the return to work of injured workers as soon as practicable; (c) to ensure that the scheme for the rehabilitation and compensation of injured workers in the Territory: (i) is fair, affordable, efficient and effective; and (ii) provides adequate and just compensation to injured (iii) is balanced to ensure that the costs of workers compensation are contained to reasonable levels for employers.