18Compensation in respect of funeral expenses

#### 18 Compensation in respect of funeral expenses (1) Where an injury to an employee results in death, the Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation in respect of the cost of the employee’s funeral to the person who paid the cost of the funeral or, if that cost has not been paid, to the person who carried out the funeral. (2) The amount of compensation is the amount, not exceeding the amount determined in accordance with subsection (4), that the MRCC considers reasonable, having regard to: (a) the charges ordinarily made for funerals in the place where the funeral was carried out; and (b) any amount paid or payable in respect of the cost of the funeral under any other law of the Commonwealth. (3) Where a person is liable to pay the cost of the funeral of an employee, any amount paid under this section to the person who carried out the funeral is, to the extent of the payment, a discharge of the liability of the first‑mentioned person. (4) The maximum amount of compensation under subsection (2) is: (a) $9,000; or (b) if the regulations prescribe a higher amount—that amount. > Note: The amount of $9,000 is indexed under section 13.