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Workers Compensation Act 1951
148Effect of failure to maintain compulsory insurance on
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148 Effect of failure to maintain compulsory insurance on
other insurance etc for this Act
(a) an employer, other than a licensed self-insurer, fails to maintain
a compulsory insurance policy; but
(b) the employer maintains an insurance policy (the other policy)
for a liability under this Act.
(2) The failure to maintain a compulsory insurance policy does not—
(a) annul the other policy; or
(b) affect the liability of the insurer under the other policy; or
(c) affect the liability of the insurer under section 168A
(Contributions to DI fund by licensed insurers and licensed
self-insurers).