72AEnforcement of entitlement to compensation

72A Enforcement of entitlement to compensation (1) This section applies if compensation payable to a worker under section 71 has not been paid. (2) On application by or on behalf of the worker or his or her employer, the registrar must issue a certificate certifying that the compensation is payable and the amount that is outstanding. (3) The certificate may be filed in the Local Court.

Subdivision D Compensation for medical, surgical and rehabilitation treatment, etc. Return to Work Act 1986 69 (4) On the filing of the certificate in the Local Court, a registrar of the Local Court must enter judgment for the worker as if the Local Court had given judgment in favour of the worker for: (a) the amount certified as being outstanding; and (b) the amount of any fees paid: (i) under this Act to obtain the certificate; or (ii) under the Local Court Act 2015 for the filing of the certificate and entering of judgment. Subdivision D Compensation for medical, surgical and rehabilitation treatment, etc.