146Discretion of Commission where applicant not resident in Victoria

146 Discretion of Commission where applicant not resident in Victoria (1) If a person who is injured or dies in an accident incurs costs or expenses in respect of the provision of services or the supply of goods in any other State or in a Territory by any person, hospital or other body and makes an application under section 145 for payments in respect of those costs or expenses, if the person applying— (a) is or appears to be entitled to compensation in respect of the costs or expenses from any health fund; and (b) is not a resident of Victoria— the Commission is not liable to make payments under section 145 to that person in respect of the costs or expenses. (2) The Commission may, if it so determines, make payments under section 145 to or in respect of a person who is not a resident of Victoria and who is or who appears to be entitled to compensation from a health fund.