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Workers Compensation Act 1951
126ALump sum claims—notice by licensed insurers about
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126A Lump sum claims—notice by licensed insurers about
double compensation etc
(1) This section applies if a licensed insurer is given notice by an
employer of a lump sum claim, and the insurer is liable to indemnify
the employer for the claim.
(2) After the licensed insurer is given notice of the claim, the insurer must
give the claimant information explaining the requirements of the
following sections for the repayment of compensation together with
the employer’s legal costs as between party and party:
• section 36F (No ACT compensation if external compensation
received)
• section 183 (Remedies against employer and stranger)
• section 184 (No compensation if damages received)
• section 185 (Dependants recovering damages and not claiming
compensation).