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2016 A2016-25 sch 1 pt 1.1
notified LR 12 May 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 May 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 13 May 2016 (s 2)
Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2) A2016-27 pt 2
notified LR 15 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 15 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 2 commenced 1 July 2017 (s 2)
Lifetime Care and Support (Catastrophic Injuries) Amendment
Act 2016 (No 2) A2016-35 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 21 June 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 21 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 22 June 2016 (LA s 73 (1) (a) and see
LA s 75B (1))
Public Sector Management Amendment Act 2016 A2016-52 sch 1
pt 1.64
notified LR 25 August 2016
s 1, s 2 commenced 25 August 2016 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.64 commenced 1 September 2016 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2017 A2017-4 sch 3 pt 3.36
notified LR 23 February 2017
s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.36 commenced 9 March 2017 (s 2)
Commercial Arbitration Act 2017 A2017-7 sch 1 pt 1.9
notified LR 4 April 2017
s 1A, s 1B commenced 4 April 2017 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 1 July 2017 (s 1B and CN2017-1)
Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2017 A2017-49 pt 2
notified LR 12 December 2017
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2017 (LA s 75 (2))
s 5, s 7 and s 8 taken to have commenced 1 July 2017 (s 2 (1))
pt 2 remainder commenced 13 December 2017 (s 2 (2))
Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2018
A2018-19 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 17 May 2018
s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2018 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 24 May 2018 (s 2)
Statute Law Amendment Act 2018 A2018-42 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 8 November 2018
s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))
Work Health and Safety Amendment Act 2019 A2019-38 sch 1 pt 1.10
notified LR 31 October 2019
s 1, s 2 commenced 31 October 2019 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.10 commenced 30 April 2020 (s 2 (1) and LA s 79)
Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-6
notified LR 27 February 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 February 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
remainder commenced 28 February 2020 (s 2)
Employment and Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2020
A2020-30 pt 3 (as am by A2020-42 s 70)
notified LR 9 July 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 July 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 9 January 2021 (s 2 (2) (as am by A2020-42 s 70)
and LA s 79)
Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-42 s 70
notified LR 27 August 2020
s 1, s 2 commenced 27 August 2020 (LA s 75 (1))
s 70 commenced 28 August 2020 (s 2 (9))
Note This Act only amends the Employment and Workplace Safety
Legislation Amendment Act 2020 A2020-30.
Statute Law Amendment Act 2021 A2021-12 sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 9 June 2021
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 23 June 2021 (s 2 (1))
Legislation (Legislative Assembly Committees) Amendment Act 2022
A2022-4 sch 1 pt 1.22
notified LR 30 March 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 30 March 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.22 commenced 6 April 2022 (s 2)
Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2022 A2022-23 pt 3
notified LR 9 December 2022
s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2022 (LA s 75 (1))
ss 15-18 commenced 9 January 2023 (s 2 (3))
pt 3 remainder commenced 9 June 2023 (s 2 (2))
Long Service Leave (Portable Schemes) Amendment Act 2023
A2023-11 sch 1 pt 1.2
notified LR 11 April 2023
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 April 2023 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 12 April 2023 (s 2 (1))
Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 A2025-18 pt 5
notified LR 2 July 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 2 July 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 5 commenced 3 July 2025 (s 2 (2) (b))
Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 2) A2025-27 pt 3
notified LR 3 October 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 3 October 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 3 commenced 4 October 2025 (s 2 (1))
Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 A2025-29 sch 3 pt 3.106, sch 4
pt 4.194
notified LR 6 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 6 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.106, sch 4 pt 4.194 commenced 26 November 2025 (s 2 (3),
(9))
Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 3) A2025-30 pt 6,
sch 1 pt 1.4
notified LR 12 November 2025
s 1, s 2 commenced 12 November 2025 (LA s 75 (1))
pt 6, sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 13 November 2025 (s 2 (1))
Long title
long title am Ord1983-69 s 4; A1991-105 s 4
Preliminary
pt 1 hdg ins A1991-105 s 5
om A2001-81 s 4
Entitlement to compensation
pt 2 hdg ins A1991-105 s 7
om A2001-81 s 6
Occupational rehabilitation
pt 2A hdg ins A1994-68 s 5
Insurance
pt 3 hdg renum as ch 8 hdg
Compensation and common law remedies
pt 4 hdg renum as ch 9 hdg
Inspection
pt 5 hdg renum as ch 10 hdg
Procedure for payment of compensation
pt 6 hdg renum as ch 11 hdg
Weekly compensation payments
pt 6A hdg ins A1994-68 s 6
On-the-spot fines
pt 6B hdg renum as ch 12 hdg
pt 7 hdg renum as ch 14 hdg and then ch 13 hdg
Transitional
pt 8 hdg ins A2000-80 amdt 3.40
om A2001-81 s 31
Preliminary
ch 1 hdg ins A2001-81 s 4
Name of Act
s 1 sub A1991-105 s 5; A2001-81 s 5
Interpretation generally
ch 2 hdg ins A2001-81 s 5
s 1A renum as s 2
s 2 orig s 2
om A2001-44 amdt 1.4351
pres s 2
(prev s 1A) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 2 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of injury
s 2A renum as s 4
Notes
s 3 orig s 3
om Ord1978-46 sch 2
pres s 3
(prev s 2) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 3 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 3 (2), (3) and bracketed section heading notes exp
1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 3A orig s 3A
renum as s 6
pres s 3A
ins A2003-49 amdt 2.1
(1), (3), note 3 exp 31 December 2005 (s 3A (3))
Meaning of injury
s 4 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 4 orig s 4
om Ord1959-21
pres s 4
(prev s 2A) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 4 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Who is a worker?
s 4A renum as s 8
Who is not a worker?
s 4B renum as s 9
Casuals not employed for trade or business
s 4C renum as s 10
Regular contractors and casuals
s 4D renum as s 11
Meaning of employer
s 5 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 5 orig s 5
om Ord1959-21 sch 1
pres s 5
(prev s 3) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 5 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Subcontracting
s 5AA (prev s 14) renum as s 13
Trainees
s 5A renum as s 14
Outworkers
s 5B renum as s 15
Timber contractors
s 5C renum as s 16
s 5D renum as s 17
Commercial voluntary workers
s 5E renum as s 18
Public interest voluntary workers
s 5F renum as s 19
Meaning of cpi indexed and awe indexed
s 5G renum as s 20
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly earnings for non-contractor
s 5H renum as s 21
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly earnings for contractor
s 5I renum as s 22
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly hours for non-contractor
s 5J renum as s 23
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly hours for contractor
s 5K renum as s 24
Overtime—hours and wages
s 5L renum as s 25
Gradual onset of incapacity
s 5M renum as s 26
Compensation for death or incapacity through disease
s 5N (prev s 9) renum as s 27
Employment-related diseases
s 5O (prev s 9A) renum as s 28
Compensation for disease
s 5P (prev s 9B) renum as s 29
Meaning of totally incapacitated
s 6 orig s 6
am Ord1952-4 s 5; Ord1954-12 s 2; Ord1956-1 s 2;
Ord1959-12 s 2; Ord1959-21 sch 1; Ord1962-10 s 2;
Ord1965-6 s 3; Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1969-18 s 3;
Ord1973-11 s 2; Ord1975-11 s 2; Ord1978-15 s 3;
Ord1978-47 s 3; Ord1979-15 s 3; Ord1981-4 s 3;
Ord1982-104 s 3; Ord1983-69 s 5; Ord1985-67 sch pt 1;
Ord1987-24 s 3; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1991-105 s 6, sch 2
and sch 3; A1994-60 sch 1; A1994-68 s 4; A1994-97 sch
pt 1; A1995-46 sch; A1995-52 s 5; A1997-27 s 4; A1997-66
s 4; A2001-44 amdts 1.4352-1.4354; A2001-81 amdts 1.1-
1.4, amdt 2.1, amdt 2.2
defs reloc to dict A2001-81 amdt 1.5
om A2001-81 amdt 1.6
pres s 6
(prev s 3A) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 6 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2007-16 amdt 3.141
s 6A ins A1991-105 s 7; am A2001-44 amdts 1.4355-1.4357
om A2001-81 amdt 1.7
Determined categories of workers
s 6B ins A1991-105 s 7; am A2001-44 amdt 1.4358, amdt 1.4359
om A2001-81 amdt 1.7
General entitlement to compensation for personal injury
s 6C renum as s 30 and then s 31
Amounts of compensation under Act cumulative
s 6D renum as s 31 and then s 32
Payments to people with legal disabilities
s 6E renum as s 32 and then s 33
Meaning of partially incapacitated
s 7 orig s 7
am Ord1983-69 s 6 (as am Ord1984-5); A1991-105 sch 2,
sch 3 and note about section headings
om A2001-81 s 8
pres s 7
(prev s 4) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 7 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2007-16 amdt 3.142
Meaning of total wages
s 7A orig s 7A
renum as s 33
pres s 7A
ins A2009-56 s 4
Injury outside Australia
s 7B renum as s 34
When is a worker taken to be totally incapacitated?
s 7C renum as s 35
Meaning of worker
ch 3 hdg ins A2001-81 s 5
ch 3 hdg notes am A2006-8 s 4, s 5; A2011-22 amdt 1.491; A2020-6 s 5, s 6;
A2025-29 amdt 3.369
Who is a worker?
s 8 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 8 orig s 8
renum as s 36
pres s 8
(prev s 4A) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 8 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 4; A2006-4 amdt 1.1; A2009-49 amdt 3.216;
A2009-56 s 5; A2015-33 amdt 3.9; pars renum R60 LA;
A2020-30 s 103; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
What if the worker is dead?
s 8A renum as s 37
When do weekly compensation payments begin?
s 8B renum as s 38
Totally incapacitated workers
s 8C renum as s 39
Partially incapacitated workers up to 26 weeks after incapacity date
s 8D renum as s 40
Partially incapacitated workers after 26 weeks after incapacity date
s 8E renum as s 41
Stopping of payments for partial incapacity
s 8F renum as s 42
Effect on payment period of loss of entitlement to weekly compensation
s 8G renum as s 43
Living outside Australia
s 8H renum as s 44
Effect of living outside Australia if compensation still payable
s 8I renum as s 45
Effect of payment of weekly compensation on other benefits etc
s 8J renum as s 46
No assignment etc of weekly compensation
s 8K renum as s 47
Meaning of loss
s 8L renum as s 48
Meaning of single loss amount
s 8M renum as s 49
Meaning of maximum loss amount
s 8N renum as s 50
Compensation for permanent injuries generally
s 8O renum as s 51
Actuarial review and back, neck and pelvis impairments
s 8OA renum as s 52
Compensation for 2 or more losses
s 8P renum as s 53
Compensation and left-handedness
s 8Q renum as s 54
Compensation for combination of items
s 8R renum as s 55
Compensation for only arm, leg, hand or foot
s 8S renum as s 56
Compensation for loss of sexual organs
s 8T renum as s 57
Loss of bowel function
s 8U renum as s 58
Proportionate loss of use
s 8V renum as s 59
Special provisions for HIV/AIDS
s 8W renum as s 60
Deduction for previous injury or pre-existing condition
s 8X renum as s 61
Further loss and deductible proportions
s 8Y renum as s 62
Loss of hearing because of age
s 8Z renum as s 63
Who is not a worker?
s 9 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 9 orig s 9
reloc as s 5N and then renum as s 27
prev s 9
renum as s 64
pres s 9
(prev s 4B) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 9 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Hearing loss—application of s 9
s 9AA ins A1993-19 s 4
om A2001-81 amdt 1.13
Presumption to be drawn from refusal to submit to hearing examination
s 9A orig s 9A
reloc as s 5O and then renum as s 28
prev s 9A
renum as s 65
Employer’s responsibility to pay for hearing loss tests
s 9B orig s 9B
reloc as s 5P and then renum as s 29
prev s 9B
renum as s 66
Reimbursement for costs of medical certificate and examination
s 9C renum as s 67
Limited entitlement if death happens within 3 months
s 9D renum as s 68
Application—pt 4.5
s 9E renum as s 69
Employer liability for medical treatment and damage
s 9F renum as s 70
Claim for compensation for pt 4.5
s 9G renum as s 71
Second assessments
s 9H renum as s 72
Payments for treatment received from hospital
s 9I renum as s 73
Transport costs other than private car
s 9J renum as s 74
Working out transport costs for private cars
s 9K renum as s 75
Costs of accommodation and meals
s 9L renum as s 76
Casuals not employed for trade or business
s 10 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 10 orig s 10
am Ord1968-19 s 3; Ord1970-26 sch; Ord1971-15 sch;
Ord1972-38 sch; Ord1975-11 sch; Ord1983-69 s 9;
A1991-105 s 8 and sch 3
pres s 10
(prev s 4C) ins A2001-81 s 5
am A2002-22 amdt 1.8
renum as s 10 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Payment into court of lump sum death benefits
s 10A orig s 10A
am Ord1987-10 s 3; A1991-105 sch 2
prev s 10A
renum as s 78
s 10B orig s 10B
am Ord1987-10 s 4; A1991-105 sch 2
prev s 10B
renum as s 79
Effect of registration of agreements
s 10C orig s 10C
am Ord1987-10 s 5; A1991-105 sch 2
prev s 10C
renum as s 80
Cancellation or amendment of registered agreements
s 10D orig s 10D
am A1991-105 sch 2
prev s 10D
renum as s 81
When is compensation under Act generally not payable?
s 10E orig s 10E
prev s 10E
renum as s 82
No compensation while imprisoned
s 10F orig s 10F
am A1991-105 s 9 and sch 2
prev s 10F
renum as s 83
Compensation for sporting injuries
s 10G renum as s 84
Object of ch 5
s 10H renum as s 85
Definitions for ch 5
s 10I renum as s 86
Meaning of employer and insurer if more than 1
s 10J renum as s 87
Insurer to establish etc injury management program
s 10K renum as s 88
Insurer to give effect to injury management program
s 10L renum as s 89
Insurer’s obligation of prompt payment
s 10M renum as s 90
Employer’s obligations for injury management programs
s 10N renum as s 91
Register of injuries
s 10NA renum as s 92
Early notification of workplace injury
s 10O renum as s 93
s 10P renum as s 94
What if employer does not give notice of injury within time?
s 10Q renum as s 95
Obligation of insurer on being notified of injury
s 10R renum as s 96
Personal injury plan for worker with significant injury
s 10S renum as s 97
Provision of information about personal injury plan
s 10T renum as s 98
s 10U renum as s 99
Employer’s personal injury plan obligations
s 10V renum as s 100
Worker’s personal injury plan obligations
s 10W renum as s 101
Nomination of doctor for personal injury plan
s 10X renum as s 102
Subsequent medical certificates under personal injury plan
s 10Y renum as s 103
Injured worker’s obligation to return to work
s 10Z renum as s 104
Employer must provide suitable work for full-time, part-time and casual
s 10ZA renum as s 105
Employer must provide suitable work for contract workers
s 10ZB renum as s 106
Payment of cost of treatment of injured worker
s 10ZC renum as s 107
Second injury arrangements
s 10ZD renum as s 108
Workplace rehabilitation
s 10ZE renum as s 109
Return-to-work guidelines
s 10ZF renum as s 110
Obligation of Minister
s 10ZG renum as s 111
Compliance by insurers
s 10ZH renum as s 112
Compliance by workers
s 10ZI renum as s 113
Unreasonableness in stopping payment
s 10ZIA renum as s 114
Liability not affected
s 10ZJ renum as s 115
Regular contractors and casuals
s 11 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 11 orig s 11
renum as s 116
pres s 11
(prev s 4D) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 11 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2015-47 amdt 1.3; amdt 1.4
Claim for property loss or damage
s 11A renum as s 117
Medical certificates and claims for compensation
s 11B renum as s 118
What if no medical certificate with doctor’s opinion?
s 11C renum as s 119
Time for taking proceedings generally
s 11D renum as s 120
Time for making claim under pt 4.4
s 11E renum as s 121
When is a claim made?
s 11F renum as s 122
The notice for an injury
s 11G renum as s 123
No notice or defective or inaccurate notice
s 11H renum as s 124
s 11I renum as s 125
Action by employer in relation to claims
s 11J renum as s 126
Labour hire arrangements
s 12 orig s 12
am Ord1952-4 s 8; Ord1954-12 s 4; Ord1959-20 s 3;
Ord1965-6 s 5; Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1968-19 s 4;
Ord1970-26 sch; Ord1971-15 sch; Ord1972-38 sch;
Ord1975-11 sch; Ord1983-69 s 11; A1991-105 sch 2 and
sch 3
om A1997-66 s 7
pres s 12
(prev s 5) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 12 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Claim accepted if not rejected within 28 days
s 12A renum as s 128
Rejecting claims generally
s 12B renum as s 129
Rejecting claim within 28 days
s 12C orig s 12C
ins Ord1975-11 s 3
om A1991-105 sch 3
prev s 12C
renum as s 130
Rejecting claims after 28 days but within 1 year
s 12D renum as s 131
Rejecting claims from 1 year
s 12E renum as s 132
Without prejudice payments
s 12F renum as s 133
Liability on claim not accepted or rejected
s 12G renum as s 134
Order for refund of overpayments of compensation
s 12H renum as s 135
Contracting out
s 12I renum as s 136
How worker may commute rights
s 12J renum as s 137
No assignment etc of payout of weekly compensation
s 12K renum as s 138
Liability of principal for uninsured contractor’s injured worker
s 13 orig s 13
am Ord1968-19 s 5; A1991-105 sch 2 and sch 3
om A2001-81 s 17
pres s 13
(prev s 14) am Ord1967-44 s 2; A1991-105 sch 3; A2001-81
amdt 2.5
reloc as s 5AA A2001-81 amdt 1.15
renum as s 13 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2009-38 s 4
am A2020-6 s 7; A2020-30 s 101
Trainees
s 14 orig s 14
reloc as s 5AA and then renum as s 13
pres s 14
(prev s 5A) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 14 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 1.6; A2003-49 ss 5-7; ss renum R18 LA
(see A2003-49 s 8); A2004-17 amdt 2.13
Outworkers
s 15 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 15 orig s 15
reloc as s 26RD and then renum as s 211 and then s 201
pres s 15
(prev s 5B) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 15 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of approved rehabilitation provider etc
s 15A renum as s 139
Meaning of vocational rehabilitation
s 15B renum as s 140
Meaning of protocol in ch 7 etc
s 15C renum as s 141
s 15D renum as s 142
False representation of approval
s 15E renum as s 143
Approval of protocol
s 15F ins A1994-68 s 5
am A1996-13 s 4; A2001-44 amdt 1.4360, amdt 1.4361; R7 LA
(see amdt 1.4362)
Disallowance
s 15G ins A1994-68 s 5
om A2001-44 amdt 1.4363
Publication
s 15H ins A1994-68 s 5
am A2001-44 amdt 1.4364
Timber contractors
s 16 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 16 orig s 16
renum as s 144
pres s 16
(prev s 5C) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 16 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.206
Family day care educators
s 16A hdg sub A2020-6 s 8
s 16A orig s 16A
renum as s 145
pres s 16A
ins A2006-8 s 6
am A2020-6 s 9, s 10; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Effect of revocation or suspension of approval
s 16B renum as s 146
Compulsory insurance—employers
s 16C renum as s 147
Liability of executive officers
s 16D renum as s 148
s 17 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 17 orig s 17
om Ord1959-12 s 3
prev s 17
renum as s 149 and then s 148
pres s 17
(prev s 5D) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 17 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 7; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Volunteers
s 17A orig s 17A
renum as s 150 and then sub as s 149
pres s 17A
ins A2003-49 s 9
Evidence of maintenance of compulsory insurance policy
s 17B renum as s 151 and then s 150
s 17C renum as s 152 and then s 151
Compulsory insurance—insurers
s 17D renum as s 153 and then s 152
Cancellation
s 17DA renum as s 154 and then s 153
Cover notes
s 17E renum as s 155 and then s 154
Commercial voluntary workers
s 18 orig s 18
renum as s 156 and then s 155
pres s 18
(prev s 5E) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 18 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 10; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Information for insurers after end of policy
s 18AA renum as s 157 and then s 156
Information for insurers about reporting period
s 18AB renum as s 158 and then s 157
Information for insurers after cancellation
s 18AC renum as s 159 and then s 158
Offence by registered auditor
s 18AD renum as s 160 and then s 159
Offence in relation to statutory declaration
s 18AE renum as s 161 and then s 162
Offence to employ etc after 2nd offence
s 18AF renum as s 162 and then s 163
Provision of information to Minister
s 18A renum as s 163 and then s 164
Nominal insurer
s 18B renum as s 164
Claims for payment by nominal insurer
s 18C renum as s 165
Payments by nominal insurer
s 18D renum as s 166
Reopening of agreements and awards
s 18E renum as s 167
Deciding or redeciding claim
s 18EAA renum as s 168
Power of Supreme Court to set aside certain agreements
s 18EA renum as s 169
Intervention by nominal insurer
s 18F renum as s 170
Nominal insurer may act
s 18FA renum as s 171
Effects of payment by nominal insurer
s 18G renum as s 172
Funds for payments by nominal insurer
s 18H renum as s 173
Information and assistance by employer to nomimal insurer
s 18J renum as s 174
Proceedings to be in the name of ‘The Nominal Insurer’
s 18K renum as s 175
Public interest voluntary workers
s 19 orig s 19
am Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1969-18 s 10
om A1991-105 sch 3
pres s 19
(prev s 5F) ins A2001-81 s 5
renum as s 19 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 11; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Entitlement to compensation
ch 4 hdg ins A2001-81 s 6
Important concepts
pt 4.1 hdg ins A2001-81 s 7
Meaning of cpi indexed and awe indexed
s 20 orig s 20
renum as s 176
pres s 20
(prev s 5G) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 20 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-41 amdt 3.518, amdt 3.519; A2013-44 amdt 3.207
Premiums—remuneration for professional sporting activity
s 20AA renum as s 177
Variation of insurance policies
s 20A ins A1991-105 s 17
om A2001-81 amdt 1.29
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly earnings for non-contractor
s 21 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 21 orig s 21
renum as s 178
pres s 21
(prev s 5H) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 21 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Regulations to allow Minister to authorise people
s 21AA renum as s 179
Definitions for pt 4
s 21A renum as s 180
References to person who recovers damage etc
s 21AB renum as s 181
Payments by nominal insurer
s 21B renum as s 182
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly earnings for contractor
s 22 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 22 orig s 22
renum as s 183
pres s 22
(prev s 5I) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 22 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly hours for non-contractor
s 23 orig s 23
renum as s 184
pres s 23
(prev s 5J) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 23 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Dependants recovering damages and not claiming compensation
s 23A renum as s 185
Discharge of liability out of payments into court
s 23B renum as s 186
Definitions for pt 5
s 23C renum as s 187
Inspectors
s 23D renum as s 188
Identity cards
s 23E renum as s 189
Provision of information to inspectors
s 23F renum as s 190
Entry and inspection of premises
s 23G renum as s 191
Consent to entry and inspection
s 23H renum as s 192
Search warrants
s 23I renum as s 193
Obstruction etc for inspector
s 23J renum as s 194
Working out average pre-incapacity weekly hours for contractor
s 24 orig s 24
renum as s 195
pres s 24
(prev s 5K) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 24 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Overtime—hours and wages
s 25 orig s 25
am Ord1983-69 s 16; A1991-105 sch 2 and sch 3
om A2001-81 amdt 1.44
pres s 25
(prev s 5L) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 25 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 25A renum as s 196
Gradual onset of incapacity
s 26 orig s 26
renum as s 197
pres s 26
(prev s 5M) ins A2001-81 s 7
renum as s 26 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Notice to employer’s insurer
s 26A ins A1994-68 s 6
Commencement
s 26B ins A1994-68 s 6
Notice by worker
s 26BA ins A1997-66 s 14
Termination
s 26C ins A1994-68 s 6
Review of termination
s 26D ins A1994-68 s 6
Court-approved termination
s 26E ins A1994-68 s 6
Notice to nominal insurer
s 26F ins A1994-68 s 6
Definitions for ch 12
s 26G renum as s 198
Infringement notices
s 26H renum as s 199
Final infringement notices
s 26J renum as s 200
Discharge of liability for prescribed offences
s 26K renum as s 201
Application for withdrawal of infringement notice
s 26L renum as s 202
Withdrawal of infringement notices
s 26M renum as s 203
Prosecution of prescribed offences
s 26N renum as s 204
Non-antecedent value of infringement notice offences
s 26P renum as s 205
Service of notices
s 26Q renum as s 206
Evidence
s 26R renum as s 207
Notice of reviewable decisions to be given to affected people
s 26RA renum as s 208 and then s 198
Review by administrative appeals tribunal of reviewable decisions
s 26RB renum as s 209 and then s 199
Confidentiality
s 26RC renum as s 210 and then sub as s 200
Medical referees
s 26RD (prev s 15) reloc as s 26RD and then renum as s 211 and then
s 201
s 26S renum as s 212 and then s 202
False claims etc
s 26T renum as s 213
Acts and omissions of representatives
s 26U renum as s 214 and then s 203
Compensation for death or incapacity through disease
s 27 orig s 27
om Ord1989-38 sch 1
pres s 27
(prev s 9) sub Ord1983-69 s 8
am A1991-105 sch 2, sch 3 and note about section headings;
A2001-81 s 12
reloc as s 5N A2001-81 amdt 1.12
renum as s 27 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 8; A2025-29 amdt 3.370
s 27A orig s 27A
ins A1991-105 s 20
om A1998-54 sch
prev s 27A
renum as s 216 and then s 206
s 27B renum as s 217 and then s 207
s 27C orig s 27C
ins A1991-105 s 20
om A2001-44 amdt 1.4382
prev s 27C
renum as s 218 and then s 208
References to Workers’ Compensation Act
s 27CA renum as s 219
Funds for administration of Act
s 27D renum as s 220
Employment-related diseases
s 28 orig s 28
renum as s 221
pres s 28
(prev s 9A) ins Ord1983-69 s 8
am A1991-105 sch 2
reloc as s 5O A2001-81 amdt 1.14
renum as s 28 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2017-49 s 4
Compensation for disease
s 29 orig s 29
renum as s 31
prev s 29
renum as s 222
pres s 29
(prev s 9B) ins Ord1983-69 s 8
am A1991-105 sch 2 and note about section headings;
A2001-81 s 13, s 14
reloc as s 5P A2001-81 amdt 1.14
renum as s 29 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
DI fund manager required to pay weekly compensation
s 30 hdg (prev s 6C hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 30 orig s 30
renum as s 223
prev s 30
(prev s 6C) renum as s 31
pres s 30
ins A2006-4 s 4
(2)-(4) exp 1 July 2009 (s 30 (4) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
om A2009-38 s 5
Compensation for personal injury
pt 4.2 hdg ins A2001-81 s 8
Application of ch 15 to insurers
s 30A renum as s 224 and then s 179A
Definitions for ch 15
s 30B renum as s 225 and then s 179B
Meaning of act of terrorism for ch 15
s 30C renum as s 226 and then s 179C
s 30D renum as s 227 and then s 179D
s 30E renum as s 228 and then s 179E
s 30F renum as s 229 and then s 179F
s 30G renum as s 230 and then s 179G
s 30H renum as s 231 and then s 179H
Expiry of ch 15
s 30I renum as s 232 and then s 179I
General entitlement to compensation for personal injury
s 31 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 31 orig s 31
(prev s 29) ins A2000-80 amdt 3.40
renum A2001-44 amdt 1.4384
om A2001-81 s 31
prev s 31
(prev s 6D) renum as s 32
pres s 31
(prev s 6C) ins A2001-81 s 8
am A2002-22 amdt 1.9
renum as s 30 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 1.1
renum as s 31 A2006-4 amdt 1.2
Amounts of compensation under Act cumulative
s 32 orig s 32
renum as s 233
pres s 32
(prev s 6D) ins A2001-81 s 8
renum as s 31 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 32 A2006-4 amdt 1.2
Payments to people with legal disabilities
s 33 orig s 33
renum as s 234
prev s 33
(prev s 7A) ins A1997-27 s 5
am A2001-81 s 9, amdts 1.8-1.10, amdt 2.3
renum as s 33 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2003-49 amdt 1.2
pres s 33
(prev s 6E) ins A2001-81 s 8
renum as s 32 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 33 A2006-4 amdt 1.2
Injury outside Australia
s 34 orig s 34
renum as s 235
pres s 34
(prev s 7B) ins A1997-27 s 5
sub A2001-81 amdt 1.11
renum as s 34 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
When is a worker taken to be totally incapacitated?
s 35 orig s 35
renum as s 236
pres s 35
(prev s 7C) ins A1997-66 s 5
sub A2001-81 amdt 2.4
renum as s 35 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Journey claims
s 36 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 36 orig s 36
renum as s 237
pres s 36
(prev s 8) am Ord1952-4 s 6; Ord1968-19 s 2; Ord1983-69 s
7; A1991-105 sch 3
sub A2001-81 s 10
renum as s 36 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 amdt 1.3
Employment connection with ACT or State
pt 4.2A hdg ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
Meaning of Territory or State of connection etc
s 36A ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
Employment connection test
s 36B ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
am A2014-46 ss 4-6; ss renum R59 LA
Determination of Territory or State of connection in workers compensation
proceedings
s 36C ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
Determination of Territory or State of connection by Magistrates Court
s 36D ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
Recognition of previous determinations of Territory or State of connection
s 36E ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
No ACT compensation if external compensation received
s 36F ins A2003-49 amdt 1.3
Weekly compensation
pt 4.3 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
Definitions—pt 4.3
s 36G ins A2006-4 s 5
am A2011-28 amdt 3.228; A2025-29 amdt 3.373, amdt 3.374
def initial incapacity date ins A2006-4 s 5
def pension age ins A2017-49 s 5
am A2025-29 amdt 3.371
def statutory floor ins A2011-28 amdt 3.227
am A2025-29 amdt 3.372
def weekly compensation ins A2006-4 s 5
What if the worker is dead?
s 37 orig s 37
renum as s 238
pres s 37
(prev s 8A) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 37 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Prescribed insurance policies
s 37A renum as s 239
Approved rehabilitation providers
s 37B renum as s 240
Children and Young People Act and compensation
s 37C renum as s 241
Periodic Detention Act and compensation
s 37D renum as s 242
Remand Centres Act and compensation
s 37E renum as s 243
Supervision of Offenders (Community Service Orders) Act and
s 37F renum as s 244
When do weekly compensation payments begin etc?
s 38 orig s 38
renum as s 245
pres s 38
(prev s 8B) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 38 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 1.7
am A2017-49 s 6
Entitlement to weekly compensation for first 26 weeks of incapacity
s 39 orig s 39
renum as s 246
pres s 39
(prev s 8C) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 39 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 9; A2017-49 s 7; A2018-42 amdt 1.38
Entitlement to weekly compensation after first 26 weeks of incapacity
s 40 (prev s 8D) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 40 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 10; A2017-49 s 7; A2018-42 amdt 1.39
Entitlement to weekly compensation after 26 weeks of total incapacity
s 41 (prev s 8E) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 41 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2011-28 amdt 3.229
Entitlement to weekly compensation after 26 weeks of partial incapacity
s 42 (prev s 8F) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 42 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 11, s 12
Stopping payments for total incapacity
s 43 (prev s 8G) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 43 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Stopping payments for partial incapacity
s 43A ins A2006-4 s 6
Effect on payment period of loss of entitlement to weekly compensation
s 43B ins A2006-4 s 6
Living outside Australia
s 44 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 44 (prev s 8H) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 44 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2025-30 s 23
Effect of living outside Australia if compensation still payable
s 45 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 45 (prev s 8I) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 45 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am R28 LA (see also A2006-4 s 7)
Effect of payment of weekly compensation on other benefits etc
s 46 (prev s 8J) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 46 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2022-23 s 14
No assignment etc of weekly compensation
s 47 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 47 (prev s 8K) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 47 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for permanent injuries
pt 4.4 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
Meaning of loss
s 48 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 48 (prev s 8L) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 48 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of single loss amount
s 49 (prev s 8M) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 49 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of maximum loss amount
s 50 (prev s 8N) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 50 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for permanent injuries generally
s 51 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 51 (prev s 8O) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 51 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Actuarial review and back, neck and pelvis impairments
s 52 (prev s 8OA) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 52 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
exp 1 July 2002 (s 52 (10))
Compensation for 2 or more losses
s 53 (prev s 8P) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 53 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation and left-handedness
s 54 (prev s 8Q) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 54 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for combination of items
s 55 (prev s 8R) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 55 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for only arm, leg, hand or foot
s 56 (prev s 8S) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 56 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for loss of sexual organs
s 57 (prev s 8T) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 57 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Loss of bowel function
s 58 (prev s 8U) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 58 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Proportionate loss of use
s 59 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 59 (prev s 8V) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 59 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 1.8
Special provisions for HIV/AIDS
s 60 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 60 (prev s 8W) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 60 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2025-30 s 24
Deduction for previous injury or pre-existing condition
s 61 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 61 (prev s 8X) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 61 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Further loss and deductible proportions
s 62 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 62 (prev s 8Y) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 62 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Loss of hearing because of age
s 63 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 63 (prev s 8Z) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 63 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
No compensation for less than 6% hearing loss
s 64 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 64 (prev s 9) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 64 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Presumption to be drawn from refusal to submit to hearing examination
s 65 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 65 (prev s 9A) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 65 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2025-29 amdt 3.375
Employer’s responsibility to pay for hearing loss tests
s 66 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 66 (prev s 9B) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 66 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Reimbursement for costs of medical certificate and examination
s 67 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 67 (prev s 9C) ins A2001-81 s 11
am A2002-22 amdt 1.10
renum as s 67 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Limited entitlement if death happens within 3 months
s 68 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 68 (prev s 9D) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 68 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compensation for medical treatment, damage and other costs
pt 4.5 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
Application—pt 4.5
s 69 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 69 (prev s 9E) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 69 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Employer liability for medical treatment etc
s 70 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 70 (prev s 9F) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 70 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2006-8 s 13
am A2008-30 s 4; pars renum R35 LA; A2016-25 amdt 1.1; ss
renum R64 LA; A2016-35 amdts 1.2-1.4; ss renum R67 LA;
A2017-4 amdt 3.211
Claim for compensation for pt 4.5
s 71 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 71 (prev s 9G) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 71 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 14
Second assessments
s 72 hdg (prev s 9H hdg) sub A2002-22 amdt 1.11
renum as s 72 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 72 (prev s 9H) ins A2001-81 s 11
am A2002-22 amdt 1.12
renum as s 72 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Payments for medical treatment received from hospital
s 73 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
sub A2006-8 s 15
s 73 (prev s 9I) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 73 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Working out costs of alterations to residences
s 73A ins A2008-30 s 5
Payments for costs of alterations to residences
s 73B ins A2008-30 s 5
Transport costs other than private car
s 74 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 74 (prev s 9J) ins A2001-81 s 11
am A2002-22 amdt 1.13
renum as s 74 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 16; A2017-4 amdt 3.212; A2018-19 amdt 1.20;
A2025-29 amdt 3.375
Working out transport costs for private cars
s 75 (prev s 9K) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 75 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 17; A2021-12 amdt 1.5
Costs of accommodation and meals
s 76 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 76 (prev s 9L) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 76 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 18, s 19; A2009-49 amdt 3.217
Compensation for death
pt 4.6 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
Death benefits
s 77 (prev s 10) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 77 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 1.9, amdt 1.10; ss renum R14 LA
(see A2002-49 amdt 3.255); A2017-49 ss 9-11
Payment into court of lump sum death benefits
s 78 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 78 (prev s 10A) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 78 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-13 amdt 1.147
pt 4.7 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
s 79 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 79 (prev s 10B) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 79 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 1.11; A2016-27 s 4; ss renum R71 LA
Effect of registration of agreements
s 80 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 80 (prev s 10C) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 80 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Cancellation or amendment of registered agreements
s 81 (prev s 10D) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 81 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Exceptions to entitlements to compensation
pt 4.8 hdg ins A2001-81 s 11
When is compensation under Act generally not payable?
s 82 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 82 (prev s 10E) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 82 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2010-47 amdt 1.7, amdt 1.8; A2016-25 amdt 1.2
No compensation while imprisoned
s 83 orig s 83
(prev s 10F) ins Ord1983-69 s 10
am A1991-105 s 9
pres s 83
(prev s 10F) ins A2001-81 s 11
renum as s 83 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-25 amdt 1.3
Compensation for sporting injuries
s 84 (prev s 10G) ins A1995-52 s 6
renum as s 84 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Payments to families of deceased workers
pt 4.9 hdg ins A2025-30 s 25
Application—pt 4.9
s 84A ins A2025-30 s 25
Payments to families of deceased workers
s 84B ins A2025-30 s 25
Effect of payment
s 84C ins A2025-30 s 25
Injury management process
ch 5 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Object and definitions for ch 5
pt 5.1 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Object—ch 5
s 85 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 85 (prev s 10H) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 85 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of injured worker and personal injury plan—Act
s 85A ins A2007-16 amdt 3.143
Definitions—ch 5
s 86 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 86 (prev s 10I) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 86 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2006-8 s 20; A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def employer ins A2006-16 amdt 3.143
def injured worker sub A2006-8 s 20
om A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def injury management sub A2006-8 s 20; A2007-16
def injury management program sub A2006-8 s 20;
A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def injury notice sub A2006-8 s 20; A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def insurer om A2006-4 s 8
ins A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def nominated treating doctor sub A2006-8 s 20; A2007-16
def personal injury plan sub A2006-8 s 20
om A2007-16 amdt 3.143
def workplace injury sub A2006-8 s 20; A2007-16
Meaning of insurer for ch 5
s 86A ins A2006-4 s 9
am A2020-30 s 46, s 102, s 104
Meaning of employer and insurer if more than 1
s 87 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 87 (prev s 10J) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 87 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
General obligations
pt 5.2 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Insurer to establish etc injury management program
s 88 (prev s 10K) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 88 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 10
Insurer to give effect to injury management program
s 89 (prev s 10L) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 89 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 11; A2020-30 s 104
Insurer’s obligation of prompt payment
s 90 (prev s 10M) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 90 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.2
am A2006-4 s 12
Employer’s obligations for injury management programs
s 91 (prev s 10N) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 91 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.3, amdt 2.4
Register of injuries
s 92 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 92 (prev s 10NA) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 92 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.5, amdt 2.6
Obligations on injury
pt 5.3 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Early notification of workplace injury
s 93 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 93 (prev s 10O) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 93 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 94 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 94 (prev s 10P) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 94 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Uninsured employer to give DI fund manager injury notice etc
s 94A ins A2006-4 s 13
Liquidator to give DI fund manager injury notice etc
s 94B ins A2006-4 s 13
Injured workers of uninsured employers may give DI fund manager injury
notice
s 94C ins A2006-4 s 13
What if employer does not give notice of injury within time?
s 95 (prev s 10Q) ins A2001-81 s 16
am A2002-22 amdt 1.14
renum as s 95 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 14, s 15; A2020-30 s 104
Obligation of insurer on being notified of injury
s 96 (prev s 10R) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 96 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 s 12
Obligations in relation to personal injury plans
pt 5.4 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Application—pt 5.4
s 96A ins A2016-25 amdt 1.4
Personal injury plan for worker with significant injury
s 97 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 97 (prev s 10S) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 97 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2009-56 s 6; A2016-25 amdt 1.5; A2020-30 s 104
Provision of information about personal injury plan
s 98 (prev s 10T) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 98 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-25 amdt 1.6; A2020-30 s 104
s 99 (prev s 10U) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 99 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Appointment of approved rehabilitation provider under personal injury plan
s 99A ins A2009-56 s 7
Employer’s personal injury plan obligations
s 100 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 100 (prev s 10V) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 100 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.7; A2020-30 s 104
Worker’s personal injury plan obligations
s 101 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 101 (prev s 10W) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 101 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 21
Nomination of doctor for personal injury plan
s 102 (prev s 10X) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 102 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2009-56 s 8; A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 100
Subsequent medical certificates under personal injury plan
s 103 (prev s 10Y) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 103 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Return-to-work coordinators
pt 5.4A hdg ins A2016-8 s 4
Definitions—pt 5.4A
s 103A ins A2016-8 s 4
def annual premium ins A2016-8 s 4
def return-to-work coordinator ins A2016-8 s 4
Application—pt 5.4A
s 103B ins A2016-8 s 4
Appointment
s 103C ins A2016-8 s 4
Functions
s 103D ins A2016-8 s 4
am A2020-30 s 47
Employer’s obligations
s 103E ins A2016-8 s 4
Register of return-to-work coordinators
s 103F ins A2016-8 s 4
am A2019-38 amdt 1.23
Other obligations
pt 5.5 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Injured worker’s obligation to return to work
s 104 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 104 (prev s 10Z) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 104 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Employer must provide suitable work for full-time, part-time and casual
s 105 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 105 (prev s 10ZA) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 105 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.8
Employer must provide suitable work for contract workers
s 106 (prev s 10ZB) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 106 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.9, amdt 2.10
Payment of cost of medical treatment and rehabilitation services for injured
s 107 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
sub A2006-8 s 22
s 107 (prev s 10ZC) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 107 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 22
Second injury arrangements
s 108 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 108 (prev s 10ZD) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 108 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Workplace rehabilitation
s 109 (prev s 10ZE) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 109 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.11
am A2006-4 s 16; ss renum A2006-4 s 17
Return-to-work guidelines
s 110 (prev s 10ZF) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 110 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Obligations in relation to LTCS participants
pt 5.5A hdg ins A2016-25 amdt 1.7
LTCS participants—provision of information about assessment of treatment
and care needs
s 110A ins A2016-25 amdt 1.7
Compliance with ch 5
pt 5.6 hdg ins A2001-81 s 16
Obligation of Minister
s 111 (prev s 10ZG) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 111 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Compliance by insurers, including DI fund
s 112 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 112 (prev s 10ZH) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 112 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2006-4 s 18
Compliance by workers
s 113 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 113 (prev s 10ZI) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 113 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 19; pars renum A2006-4 s 20; A2022-23 s 15
Unreasonableness in stopping payment
S 114 (prev s 10ZIA) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 114 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.12; A2022-23 s 16
Liability not affected
s 115 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 115 (prev s 10ZJ) ins A2001-81 s 16
renum as s 115 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 3.256; A2006-8 s 23
Claims
ch 6 hdg ins A2001-81 s 17
Making claims
pt 6.1 hdg ins A2001-81 s 17
Making claim for compensation
s 116 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 116 (prev s 11) am Ord1952-4 s 7; Ord1954-12 s 3; Ord1959-20
s 2; Ord1965-6 s 4; Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1971-15 s 3;
A1991-105 s 10 and sch 3; A1997-66 s 6
sub A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 116 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-27 s 5
Claim for property loss or damage
s 117 (prev s 11A) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 117 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Medical certificates and claims for compensation
s 118 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 118 (prev s 11B) ins A2001-81 s 17
am A2002-22 amdt 1.15
renum as s 118 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 13
No compliant certificate with claim
s 119 hdg (prev s 11C hdg) sub A2002-22 amdt 1.16
s 119 (prev s 11C) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 119 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-27 s 6; A2020-30 s 102, s 104
Time for taking proceedings generally
s 120 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 120 (prev s 11D) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 120 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 3.257; A2003-49 ss 14-16
Proceedings on late claims
s 120A ins A2003-49 s 17
Time for making claim under pt 4.4
s 121 (prev s 11E) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 121 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-27 s 7
When is a claim made?
s 122 (prev s 11F) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 122 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 21
sub A2016-27 s 8
s 123 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
sub A2016-27 s 9
s 123 (prev s 11G) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 123 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-27 s 10
No notice or defective or inaccurate notice
s 124 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 124 (prev s 11H) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 124 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 125 (prev s 11I) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 125 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 22; A2020-30 s 98
Action by employer in relation to claims
s 126 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 126 (prev s 11J) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 126 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.13, amdt 2.14; A2016-27 s 11, s 12;
A2020-30 s 104
Lump sum claims—notice by licensed insurers about double compensation
etc
s 126A hdg am A2020-30 s 103
s 126A ins A2003-49 s 18
am A2020-30 s 101, s 102; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Time for accepting or rejecting claims
pt 6.2 hdg ins A2001-81 s 17
Meaning of insurer and given to insurer for pt 6.2
s 127 (prev s 12) ins A2001-81 s 17
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.17
renum as s 127 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 23; A2016-27 s 13; A2020-30 s 99, s 101,
s 102, s 104
Claim—injury other than imminently fatal asbestos-related disease
s 128 (prev s 12A) ins Ord1975-11 s 3
am Ord1982-103 s 3; A1991-105 sch 3
sub A1997-66 s 7; A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 128 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2006-4 s 24; A2016-27 s 14
Claim—imminently fatal asbestos-related disease
s 128A ins A2016-27 s 14
Rejecting claims generally
s 129 (prev s 12B) ins Ord1975-11 s 3
sub A2001-81 s 17
am A2002-22 amdts 1.18-1.20
renum as s 129 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2013-44 amdt 3.208; A2016-18 amdt 3.223, amdt 3.224;
A2020-30 s 104
Rejecting claim within 28 days
s 130 (prev s 12C) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 130 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Rejecting claims after 28 days but within 1 year
s 131 (prev s 12D) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 131 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Rejecting claims from 1 year
s 132 (prev s 12E) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 132 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Liability on claims
pt 6.3 hdg ins A2001-81 s 17
Without prejudice payments
s 133 (prev s 12F) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 133 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2020-30 s 48
Liability on claim not accepted or rejected
s 134 (prev s 12G) ins A2001-81 s 17
am A2002-22 amdt 1.21
renum as s 134 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 25; A2017-4 amdt 3.213; A2020-30 s 49, s 102
Order for refund of overpayments of compensation
s 135 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 135 (prev s 12H) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 135 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 26, s 27; A2020-30 s 102
Settlement of claims
pt 6.4 hdg ins A2001-81 s 17
Contracting out
s 136 (prev s 12I) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 136 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
How worker may commute rights
s 137 (prev s 12J) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 137 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-25 amdt 1.8; ss renum R64 LA; A2020-30 s 102
No assignment etc of payout of weekly compensation
s 138 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 138 (prev s 12K) ins A2001-81 s 17
renum as s 138 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
ch 7 hdg ins A2001-81 s 19
Meaning of approved rehabilitation provider etc
s 139 (prev s 15A) ins A1994-68 s 5
am A2002-22 amdt 1.22
renum as s 139 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.15; A2009-56 s 9
Meaning of vocational rehabilitation
s 140 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 140 (prev s 15B) ins A1994-68 s 5
renum as s 140 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Meaning of protocol in ch 7 etc
s 141 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 141 (prev s 15C) ins A1994-68 s 5
renum as s 141 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 142 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 142 (prev s 15D) ins A1994-68 s 5
renum as s 142 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.16; A2016-25 amdt 1.9; ss renum R64
LA
Vocational rehabilitation—LTCS participants
s 142A ins A2016-25 amdt 1.10
False representation of approval
s 143 (prev s 15E) ins A1994-68 s 5
renum as s 143 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Insurance
ch 8 hdg (prev pt 3 hdg) ins A1991-105 s 11
renum as ch 8 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.17
Insurance—general
pt 8.1 hdg ins A2006-4 s 28
Interpretation
div 8.1.1 hdg ins A2020-30 s 50
Definitions
s 143A ins A2020-30 s 50
def insurance service ins A2020-30 s 50
def insurer licence ins A2020-30 s 50
def licensed insurer ins A2020-30 s 50
def licensed self-insurer ins A2020-30 s 50
def self-insurer licence ins A2020-30 s 50
Meaning of compulsory insurance policy
s 144 (prev s 16) am Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1987-24 s 4
sub A1991-105 s 12
am A1997-27 sch 1; A1997-66 s 8; A1999-85 s 70; A2001-44
amdt 1.4365, amdt 1.4366; R7 LA (see A2001-44 amdt
1.4367)
renum as s 144 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 1.4; A2006-4 amdt 1.4; A2009-56 s 10;
A2016-25 amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Licences—insurers
div 8.1.2 hdg ins A2020-30 s 51
Requirement to hold insurer licence
s 145 (prev s 16A) ins A2001-81 s 20
renum as s 145 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2020-30 s 51
Application for insurer licence
s 145A ins A2020-30 s 51
Regulator may request more information
s 145B ins A2020-30 s 51
Change of information must be provided
s 145C ins A2020-30 s 51
Issue of insurer licence
s 145D ins A2020-30 s 51
Insurer licence—conditions
s 145E ins A2020-30 s 51
Insurer licence—period
s 145F ins A2020-30 s 51
Insurer licence—surrender
s 145G ins A2020-30 s 51
Providing insurance services without insurer licence
s 145H ins A2020-30 s 51
Breach of insurer licence condition
s 145I ins A2020-30 s 51
Regulations about insurer licences
s 145J ins A2020-30 s 51
Licences—self-insurers
div 8.1.3 hdg ins A2020-30 s 51
Requirement to hold self-insurer licence
s 145K ins A2020-30 s 51
sub A2025-27 s 7
Application for self-insurer licence
s 145L ins A2020-30 s 51
Regulator may request more information
s 145M ins A2020-30 s 51
Change of information must be provided
s 145N ins A2020-30 s 51
Issue of self-insurer licence
s 145O ins A2020-30 s 51
Self-insurer licence—conditions
s 145P ins A2020-30 s 51
Self-insurer licence—period
s 145Q ins A2020-30 s 51
Self-insurer licence—surrender
s 145R ins A2020-30 s 51
Failing to hold a self-insurer licence
s 145S ins A2020-30 s 51
am A2025-27 s 8, s 9
Breach of self-insurer licence condition
s 145T ins A2020-30 s 51
Regulations about self-insurer licences
s 145U ins A2020-30 s 51
Licences—compliance and other requirements
div 8.1.4 hdg ins A2020-30 s 51
Effect of cancellation or suspension of insurer licence
s 146 (prev s 16B) ins A2001-81 s 20
renum as s 146 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 29
sub A2020-30 s 52
Effect of cancellation or suspension of self-insurer licence
s 146A ins A2020-30 s 52
Compulsory insurance—employers
s 147 (prev s 16C) ins A2001-81 s 20
renum as s 147 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 1.5; A2009-56 s 11
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 98, s 100, s 104;
A2025-27 s 10
Compulsory insurance—offences
s 147A ins A2009-56 s 11
am A2020-30 s 98, s 104
Compulsory insurance policy—minimum premium following default notice
s 147B ins A2009-56 s 11
am A2020-30 s 98, s 102
Effect of failure to maintain compulsory insurance on other insurance etc for
this Act
s 148 hdg (prev s 149 hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 148 orig s 148
(prev s 16D) ins A2001-81 s 20
renum as s 148 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2003-49 amdt 2.17
pres s 148
(prev s 17) ins A1991-105 s 12
am A2001-44 amdt 1.4368, amdt 1.4369
renum as s 149 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 30
renum as s 148 A2006-4 s 31
am A2020-30 s 53, s 99, s 104
Failure to maintain compulsory insurance policy—regulator entitled to
recovery amount
s 149 hdg (prev s 150 hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 149 orig s 149
renum as s 148
pres s 149
(prev s 17A) ins A1991-105 s 12
renum as s 150 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 1.6, amdt 1.7
sub as s 149 A2006-4 s 32
sub A2009-56 s 12
am A2011-22 amdt 1.492, amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 54, s 98,
s 100, s 104
Evidence of maintenance of compulsory insurance policy
s 150 hdg (prev s 151 hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 150 orig s 150
sub as s 149
pres s 150
(prev s 17B) ins A1991-105 s 12
am A1997-66 s 9; A1998-54 sch; A2000-74 s 3; A2001-81
amdt 2.6, amdt 2.7
renum as s 151 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 150 A2006-4 amdt 1.5
s 151 hdg (prev s 152 hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 151 orig s 151
renum as s 150
pres s 151
(prev s 17C) ins A1991-105 s 12
am A2001-44 amdt 1.4370, amdt 1.4371
renum as s 152 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 151 A2006-4 amdt 1.5
am A2009-56 s 13
om A2020-30 s 55
Compulsory insurance—licensed insurers
s 152 hdg sub A2020-30 s 56
s 152 orig s 152
renum as s 151
pres s 152
(prev s 17D) ins A1991-105 s 12
renum as s 153 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.18
renum as s 152 A2006-4 amdt 1.5
am A2009-56 s 14, s 15; A2020-30 s 57, s 102
Cancellation
s 153 orig s 153
renum as s 152
pres s 153
(prev s 17DA) ins A2001-81 s 20
renum as s 154 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.19
renum as s 153 A2006-4 amdt 1.5
am A2020-30 s 57
Cover notes
s 154 orig s 154
renum as s 153
pres s 154
(prev s 17E) ins A1997-66 s 10
am A2001-81 s 21
renum as s 155 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.20; ss renum R18 LA (see A2003-49
amdt 2.21)
renum as s 154 A2006-4 amdt 1.5
am A2020-30 s 58, s 59
Information for licensed insurers on application for issue or renewal of
policies
s 155 hdg sub A2020-30 s 60
s 155 orig s 155
renum as s 154
pres s 155
(prev s 18) am Ord1959-12 s 4; Ord1967-44 sch 1;
Ord1969-18 s 4; Ord1980-29 s 2; Ord1983-69 s 12;
Ord1987-24 s 5
sub A1991-105 s 12
am A1997-27 sch 1; A1998-54 sch; A2000-74 s 4, s 5;
A2001-81 amdt 2.8, amdt 2.9
sub A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 156 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 33
renum as s 155 A2006-4 s 34
am A2009-56 s 16, s 17; ss renum R44 LA; A2020-30 s 101, s
Employer must notify licensed insurer of certain corrected information
s 155A hdg sub A2020-30 s 60
s 155A ins A2015-33 amdt 3.10; A2020-30 s 101, s 102
Information for licensed insurers after renewal of policies
s 156 hdg sub A2020-30 s 60
s 156 orig s 156
renum as s 155
pres s 156
(prev s 18AA) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 157 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 35, s 36
renum as s 156 A2006-4 s 37
am A2009-56 ss 18-20; ss renum R44 LA; A2020-30 s 102
Information for licensed insurers after end or cancellation of policies
s 157 hdg sub A2020-30 s 60
s 157 orig s 157
renum as s 156
pres s 157
(prev s 18AB) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 158 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 38
renum as s 157 A2006-4 s 39
am A2009-56 ss 21-23; ss renum R44 LA; A2020-30 s 102
Information for new licensed insurers after change of licensed insurers
s 158 hdg sub A2020-30 s 60
s 158 orig s 158
renum as s 157
pres s 158
(prev s 18AC) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 159 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 amdt 1.6
renum as s 158 A2006-4 amdt 1.7
am A2009-56 s 24; A2020-30 s 101, s 102
Six-monthly information for insurers
s 159 orig s 159
renum as s 158
pres s 159
(prev s 18AD) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 160 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 40
renum as s 159 A2006-4 s 41
am A2009-56 ss 25-27; ss renum R44 LA
om A2015-33 amdt 3.11
Certificate of currency
s 160 orig s 160
renum as s 159
pres s 160
ins A2006-4 s 42
am A2015-33 amdt 3.12, amdt 3.13; A2020-30 s 98, s 99,
s 103
Requirement to produce certificate of currency
s 161 orig s 161
renum as s 162
pres s 161
ins A2006-4 s 42; A2020-30 s 98
False information causing lower premium
s 162 orig s 162
renum as s 163
pres s 162
(prev s 18AE) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 161 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-51 amdt 1.59
am A2006-4 amdt 1.8
renum as s 162 A2006-4 amdt 1.9
sub A2009-56 s 28
am A2015-33 amdt 3.14; A2020-30 s 98, s 99, s 103
Avoiding payment of premium—regulator entitled to recovery amount
s 162A hdg am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 100
s 162A ins A2009-56 s 28
am A2011-22 amdt 1.493, amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 61, s 98, s
100, s 103
Cease business order
s 162B ins A2009-56 s 28
Employment after 2nd offence
s 163 orig s 163
renum as s 164
pres s 163
(prev s 18AF) ins A2001-81 s 22
renum as s 162 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 amdt 1.10
renum as s 163 A2006-4 amdt 1.11
am A2009-56 s 29; A2015-33 amdt 3.15; A2020-30 s 103
Provision of information to Minister
s 164 orig s 164
(prev s 18B) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am A1991-105 note about section headings; A2001-44
amdt 1.4372, amdt 1.4373
renum as s 164 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 164
(prev s 18A) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am Ord1967-44 sch 1; A1991-105 s 13 and sch 3; A1998-54
sch; A2001-81 amdt 1.18, amdts 2.10-2.13
renum as s 163 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2004-2 amdt 1.60; A2003-49 amdts 2.22-2.25; A2006-4
s 43
renum as s 164 A2006-4 s 44
am A2013-44 amdt 3.209; A2020-30 s 98, s 104
Regulatory action
div 8.1.5 hdg ins A2020-30 s 62
Meaning of regulatory action—div 8.1.5
s 164A ins A2020-30 s 62
When regulatory action may be taken
s 164B ins A2020-30 s 62
Notification of proposed regulatory action
s 164C ins A2020-30 s 62
Taking regulatory action
s 164D ins A2020-30 s 62
Not taking regulatory action
s 164E ins A2020-30 s 62
Regulatory action in another jurisdiction
s 164F ins A2020-30 s 62
Effect of suspension
s 164G ins A2020-30 s 62
Default insurance fund
pt 8.2 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Definitions for pt 8.2
div 8.2.1 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Definitions—pt 8.2
s 165 (prev s 18C) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am Ord1969-18 s 5; Ord1983-69 s 13; A1991-105 sch 2, sch 3
and note about section headings; A1997-27 sch 1
renum as s 165 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
def claim for payment ins A2006-4 s 45
def claims manager ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2007-16 amdt 3.144
Establishment etc of DI fund
div 8.2.2 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
sub A2016-52 amdt 1.172
Establishment of DI fund
s 166 (prev s 18D) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
sub Ord1969-18 s 6
am Ord1983-69 s 14; A1991-105 s 14 and sch 3; A2001-81
amdt 2.14
renum as s 166 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Purpose of DI fund
s 166A ins A2006-4 s 45
sub A2009-38 s 6
am A2009-56 s 30, s 31; A2020-30 s 63, s 101; A2025-27
s 11, s 12
DI fund—compensation for imminently fatal asbestos-related disease
s 166AA ins A2016-27 s 15
Payments out of DI fund
s 166B ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2009-9 s 4; A2009-38 s 7; pars renum R47 LA; A2012-8
s 4, s 5; A2020-30 s 98
Appointment of DI fund manager
s 166C ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2025-30 amdt 1.8
DI fund manager’s functions etc
s 166D ins A2006-4 s 45
DI fund staff
s 166E ins A2006-4 s 45
om A2016-52 amdt 1.173
DI fund manager may engage consultants including claims manager
s 166F ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2007-16 amdt 3.145
Claims manager’s functions
s 166G ins A2006-4 s 45
Engagement of DI fund actuary
s 166H ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2007-16 amdt 3.146
Delegation by DI fund manager
s 166I ins A2006-4 s 45
DI fund and prescribed employers etc
div 8.2.2A hdg ins A2025-27 s 13
Determination about DI fund objects, prescribed employers and workers
s 166J ins A2025-27 s 13
Determination of fees for prescribed employers
s 166K ins A2025-27 s 13
Application to be prescribed employer
s 166L ins A2025-27 s 13
Assessment of application to be prescribed employer
s 166M ins A2025-27 s 13
Application of amendments before commencement
s 166N ins A2025-27 s 13
Administration of DI fund
div 8.2.3 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Accounts for DI fund
s 167 (prev s 18E) ins Ord1959-12
am Ord1961-8; Ord1969-18; A1991-105
sub A2001-81 amdt 2.15
am A2001-81 amdt 1.19
renum as s 167 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Investments of amounts of DI fund
s 167A ins A2006-4 s 45
Borrowing for DI fund
s 167B ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2009-38 s 8
Audit of DI fund
s 167C ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2017-4 amdt 3.214
Information and assistance by employer to DI fund manager
s 167D ins A2006-4 s 45
Assessment of financial position
s 167E ins A2009-38 s 9
Determination that policy in force despite absence of record
s 167F ins A2009-38 s 10
Contributions to DI fund
div 8.2.4 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Licensed insurers and licensed self-insurers must give information
s 168 (prev s 18EAA) ins A2001-81 amdt 2.15
renum as s 168 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2017-4 amdt 3.215; A2020-6 s 11, s 12
sub A2020-30 s 64
Contributions to DI fund by licensed insurers and licensed self-insurers
s 168A hdg sub A2020-30 s 65
s 168A ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2009-38 s 11, s 12; ss renum R47 LA; A2013-46 ss 4-6;
ss renum R57 LA; A2020-30 ss 66-77
Supplementary contributions to DI fund by licensed insurers and licensed
self-insurers
s 168AA hdg sub A2020-30 s 78
s 168AA ins A2009-38 s 13
am A2013-46 s 7; A2020-30 s 79
Refunds of excess DI fund amounts
s 168B ins A2006-4 s 45
om A2009-38 s 14
DI fund’s relationship with liquidators of licensed insurers
div 8.2.5 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
sub A2020-30 s 80
Displacement of liquidator’s Corporations Act obligation
s 169 (prev s 18EA) ins Ord1969-18 s 8
am A1991-105 sch 3; A1998-54 sch; A2001-81 amdt 1.20,
amdts 2.16-2.18
renum as s 169 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.26; ss renum R18 LA (see A2003-49
amdt 2.27)
am A2020-30 s 81, s 99
Payment to DI fund of amounts recovered by liquidator from reinsurer
s 169A ins A2006-4 s 45
Payment to DI fund of amounts recovered by liquidator using fund amounts
s 169B ins A2006-4 s 45
Rights of DI fund manager against licensed insurer
s 169C hdg am A2020-30 s 99
s 169C ins A2006-4 s 45
Liquidator to notify DI fund manager of dissolution
s 169D ins A2006-4 s 45
Making claims for payment
div 8.2.6 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Who may make claim for payment
s 170 (prev s 18F) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am Ord1967-44 sch 1; A1991-105 s 15 and sch 3; A1998-54
sch
sub A2001-81 s 23
renum as s 170 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.28; ss renum R18 LA (see A2003-49
amdt 2.29)
sub A2006-4 s 45; A2009-38 s 15
am A2009-56 s 32; A2016-27 s 16; ss renum R71 LA;
A2020-30 s 104; A2025-27 s 14
When must claim for payment be made
s 170A ins A2006-4 s 45
How claim for payment made if no licensed insurer
s 170B hdg am A2020-30 s 102
s 170B ins A2006-4 s 45
How claim for payment made if licensed insurer not wound up
s 170C hdg am A2020-30 s 102
s 170C ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2020-30 s 102; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
How claim for payment made if licensed insurer wound up
s 170D hdg am A2020-30 s 102
s 170D ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2020-30 s 102; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Claim for payment if employer to pay and liability not covered by compulsory
insurance policy etc
s 170E ins A2006-4 s 45
Claim for payment if final judgment etc and liability not covered by
compulsory insurance policy
s 170F ins A2006-4 s 45
Claim for payment if agreement to discharge liability at common law and
liability not covered by compulsory insurance policy
s 170G ins A2006-4 s 45
Claim for payment if final judgment etc and liability covered by compulsory
insurance policy
s 170H ins A2006-4 s 45
Claim for payment if entitlement to claim compensation and licensed
self-insurer unable to pay compensation
s 170HA hdg am A2020-30 s 104
s 170HA ins A2009-38 s 16
Claim for payment if final judgment etc and licensed self-insurer unable to
cover liability
s 170HB hdg am A2020-30 s 104
s 170HB ins A2009-38 s 16
am A2020-30 s 82, s 104
Claim for payment if entitlement to claim compensation and liability covered
by compulsory insurance policy
s 170I ins A2006-4 s 45
Liquidator to forward claims to DI fund manager
s 170J ins A2006-4 s 45
Power of Supreme Court to set aside agreements
s 170K ins A2006-4 s 45
Treatment of set aside agreement
s 170L ins A2006-4 s 45
Time-barred rights after agreement set aside
s 170M ins A2006-4 s 45
Proceeding after agreement set aside
s 170N ins A2006-4 s 45
DI fund manager not to consent to judgment etc unless defendant agrees
s 170O ins A2006-4 s 45
om A2009-23 s 4
Payment of claims
div 8.2.7 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Payments out of DI fund
s 171 (prev s 18FA) ins A2001-81 s 23
renum as s 171 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2016-27 s 17, s 18
Reopening of agreements and awards
s 171A ins A2006-4 s 45
Deciding or re-deciding claim
s 171B ins A2006-4 s 45
Approval of terms of settlement by court
s 171C ins A2006-4 s 45
DI fund paying claims for payment if liability not completely covered by a
compulsory insurance policy and settlement approved
s 171D ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2009-38 s 17
DI fund paying claims for payment against licensed insurers and licensed
self-insurers if settlement approved
s 171E hdg sub A2009-38 s 18; A2020-30 s 83
s 171E ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2009-38 s 19; A2020-30 s 99, s 102, s 104
Liquidators to account to DI fund manager
s 171F ins A2006-4 s 45
Intervention by DI fund manager
s 171G ins A2006-4 s 45
DI fund manager may act
s 171H ins A2006-4 s 45
Effect of payment of claims
s 171I ins A2006-4 s 45
am A2013-46 s 8; A2016-27 s 19
Default insurance fund—miscellaneous
div 8.2.8 hdg ins A2006-4 s 45
Proceedings to be in the name of ‘Workers Compensation Default Insurance
Fund Manager’
s 172 (prev s 18G) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am Ord1969-18 s 9; A2000-74 s 6
sub A2001-81 s 24
renum as s 172 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
DI fund manager may consent to judgment etc
s 172A ins A2009-23 s 5
DI fund manager not personally liable
s 173 (prev s 18H) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am A1991-105 sch 3 and note about section headings;
A1997-66 s 11; A2001-81 amdts 1.21-1.26; A2002-22
amdt 1.23
renum as s 173 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Information and assistance by employer to nominal insurer
s 174 (prev s 18J) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am Ord1967-44 sch 1; A1991-105 s 16 and sch 3; A1998-54
sch; A2001-81 amdts 2.19-2.21
renum as s 174 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.30, amdt 2.31
Proceedings to be in the name of ‘The Nominal Insurer’
s 175 (prev s 18K) ins Ord1959-12 s 5
am A1991-105 sch 3
renum as s 175 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Premiums–maximum rates
s 176 (prev s 20) am Ord1967-44 sch 1
sub A1991-105 s 17 and sch 2
am A1991-105 sch 3 and note about section headings;
A1998-54 sch
sub A2001-81 amdt 1.27
renum as s 176 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.32, amdt 2.33; A2020-30 s 84
Premiums—remuneration for professional sporting activity
s 177 (prev s 20AA) ins A1995-52 s 7
am A2001-81 amdt 1.28
renum as s 177 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Workers rights to information
s 178 hdg bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 178 (prev s 21) am Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1969-18 s 11
sub A1991-105 s 17
am A1997-27 sch 1; A1998-54 sch; A2001-44 amdts 1.4374-
1.4376; R7 LA (see amdt 1.4377)
sub A2001-81 amdt 1.30
renum as s 178 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.34; A2020-30 s 99, s 104
Regulations to allow Minister to authorise people
s 179 (prev s 21AA) ins A2001-81 s 25
renum as s 179 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Acts of terrorism
pt 8.3 hdg (prev ch 14A hdg) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as ch 15 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2012-8 s 6
reloc and renum as pt 8.3 hdg A2012-8 s 11
Application of pt 8.3 hdg to insurers
s 179A (prev s 30A) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 224 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-32 s 4; A2005-16 s 4; A2006-4 amdt 1.19; A2009-9
s 5; A2012-8 s 7; pars renum R55 LA
reloc and renum as s 179A A2012-8 s 11
am A2013-44 amdt 3.210; A2013-46 s 9; A2020-30 s 99,
s 104
Definitions—pt 8.3
s 179B (prev s 30B) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 225 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
reloc and renum as s 179B A2012-8 s 11
def insurer sub A2020-30 s 85
Meaning of act of terrorism for pt 8.3
s 179C (prev s 30C) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 226 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
reloc and renum as s 179C A2012-8 s 11
s 179D (prev s 30D) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 227 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 60; A2012-8 s 8
reloc and renum as s 179D A2012-8 s 11
s 179E (prev s 30E) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 228 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-32 s 5; A2005-16 s 5; A2009-9 s 6; A2012-8 s 9
reloc and renum as s 179E A2012-8 s 11
s 179F (prev s 30F) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 229 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
reloc and renum as s 179F A2012-8 s 11
s 179G (prev s 30G) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 230 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
reloc and renum as s 179G A2012-8 s 11
am A2020-30 s 98, s 104
s 179H (prev s 30H) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 231 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
reloc and renum as s 179H A2012-8 s 11
Review of payments out of temporary fund
s 179I (prev s 30I) ins A2002-22 s 4
renum as s 232 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-32 s 6
am A2005-16 s 6
sub A2009-9 s 7; A2012-8 s 10
reloc and renum as s 179I A2012-8 s 11
Common law damages
ch 9 hdg (prev pt 4 hdg) ins A1991-105 s 17
renum as ch 9 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.31
sub A2003-49 amdt 1.8
Interpretation and application—ch 9
pt 9.1 hdg ins A2003-49 amdt 1.8
Definitions—ch 9
s 180 hdg (prev s 21A hdg) sub A2001-81 amdt 2.22
renum as s 180 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 180 (prev s 21A) ins A1991-105 s 17
am A2001-81 amdt 1.32, amdt 2.23, amdt 2.24
renum as s 180 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
def compensation om A2001-81 amdt 1.33
References to person who recovers damage etc
s 181 (prev s 21AB) ins A2001-81 amdt 2.24
renum as s 181 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Payments by DI fund manager
s 182 (prev s 21B) ins A1991-105 s 17
am A2001-81 amdt 1.34, amdt 1.35
renum as s 182 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 3.258
sub A2006-4 s 46
Choice of law
pt 9.2 hdg ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Definitions—pt 9.2
s 182A ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
def damages claim ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
def employer ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
def substantive law ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
def worker ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Meaning of substantive law
s 182B ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Meaning of damages claim
s 182C ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Applicable substantive law for damages claims
s 182D ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Claims to which pt 9.2 applies
s 182E ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Compensation and common law damages
pt 9.3 hdg ins A2003-49 amdt 1.9
Application to participate in LTCS scheme
s 182EA ins A2016-25 amdt 1.13
Lump sum claims—notice by lawyers to clients about repayment
requirements
s 182F ins A2003-49 s 20
Remedies against employer and stranger
s 183 hdg sub A2003-49 s 21
s 183 (prev s 22) am Ord1952-4 s 9; Ord1959-12 s 6; A1991-105
sch 2 and sch 3; A2001-81 amdt 1.36
renum as s 183 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 22, s 23
No compensation if damages received
s 184 (prev s 23) am Ord1962-10 s 3; Ord1983-69 s 15; A1991-105
sch 3
sub A1997-27 s 6
am A2001-81 amdt 1.36
renum as s 184 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 s 24
am A2006-4 s 47
Dependants recovering damages and not claiming compensation
s 185 (prev s 23A) ins A1991-105 s 18
am A2001-81 amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37
renum as s 185 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 ss 25-27; A2025-29 amdt 3.376
Discharge of liability out of payments into court
s 186 (prev s 23B) ins A1991-105 s18
renum as s 186 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.147
LTCS scheme participants
pt 9.4 hdg ins A2016-25 amdt 1.14
LTCS scheme participant—no damages etc for treatment, care and support
s 186A ins A2016-25 amdt 1.14
Effect of payments under LTCS Act on limitation period
s 186B ins A2016-25 amdt 1.14
Inspection
ch 10 hdg (prev pt 5 hdg) ins A1991-105 s 18
renum as ch 10 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.38
Definitions—ch 10
s 187 hdg (prev s 23C hdg) am A2001-81 amdt 1.39
renum as s 187 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 187 (prev s 23C) ins A1991-105 s 18
sub A2001-81 amdt 2.25
am A2001-81 amdt 1.40
renum as s 187 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Inspectors
s 188 (prev s 23D) ins A1991-105 s 18
sub A1994-97 sch pt 1; A2001-81 s 26
renum as s 188 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-49 amdt 3.259; A2009-49 amdt 3.218; A2011-22
amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 86, s 100; A2025-30 s 26, amdt 1.8
Identity cards
s 189 (prev s 23E) ins A1991-105 s 18
sub A1994-97 sch pt 1
sub A2001-81 s 26
renum as s 189 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.35, amdt 2.36
sub A2006-4 s 48
ss (5)-(7) exp 1 July 2006 (s 189 (7) (LA s 88 declaration
applies))
Provision of information to inspectors
s 190 (prev s 23F) ins A1991-105 s 18
am A1997-27 sch 1; A1997-66 s 12; A1998-54 sch
sub A2001-81 amdt 1.41
renum as s 190 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-32 s 9; A2003-49 s 28, amdt 2.37; A2006-4 s 49;
A2009-56 ss 33-39; ss renum R44 LA; A2015-33 amdt 3.16;
pars renum R60 LA; A2020-30 s 101
Powers of entry
s 191 (prev s 23G) ins A1991-105 s 18
am A1997-66 s 13; A1998-54 sch; A2001-81 amdt 2.26
renum as s 191 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 amdt 2.38; ss renum R18 LA (see A2003-49
amdt 2.39)
sub A2016-8 s 5
Notification of entry
s 192 (prev s 23H) ins A1991-105 s 18
renum as s 192 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2016-8 s 5
General powers on entry
s 192A ins A2016-8 s 5
Premises used for residential purposes
s 192B ins A2016-8 s 5
Search warrants
s 193 (prev s 23I) ins A1991-105 s 18
am A2002-11 amdt 2.113
renum as s 193 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Obstruction or hindrance of inspector
s 194 (prev s 23J) ins A2001-81 s 27
renum as s 194 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.40
om A2006-4 s 50
Procedure for payment of compensation
ch 11 hdg (prev pt 6 hdg) ins A1991-105 s 18
renum as ch 11 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.42
Conciliation and arbitration
s 195 hdg sub A2002-22 amdt 1.24
renum as s 195 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 195 (prev s 24) am A1991-105 sch 3 and note about section
headings; A2001-81 amdt 1.43; A2002-22 amdt 1.25
renum as s 195 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
s 196 (prev s 25A) ins A1991-105 s 19
am A1997-96 sch 1; A2001-81 amdt 2.27
renum as s 196 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-4 s 51; A2020-30 s 98; A2025-29 amdt 3.377
Appeals
s 197 (prev s 26) am Ord1959-12 s 7; Ord1961-8 s 3; Ord1973-11
s 3; Ord1984-76 s 9; Ord1985-67 sch pt 1; A1999-66 sch 3;
A2001-81 amdt 2.28
renum as s 197 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2004-60 amdt 1.703; A2005-20 amdt 3.463
Notification and review of decisions
ch 12 hdg orig ch 12 hdg
(prev pt 6B hdg) ins A1997-66
renum as ch 12 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.46
pres ch 12 hdg
(prev ch 13 hdg) ins A2001-81 s 28
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.26
renum as ch 12 hdg A2006-4 amdt 1.12
Definitions—ch 12
s 198 orig s 198
(prev s 26G) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A2001-81 amdt 1.47
renum as s 198 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
def commissioner ins A1999-82 sch pt 2
def determined fee sub A2001-44 amdt 1.4378
def on-the-spot fine sub A2001-81 amdt 1.48
def Registrar om A1999-82 sch pt 2
def relevant period for payment am A1999-82 sch pt 2
pres s 198
(prev s 26RA) ins A2001-81 s 28
renum as s 208 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 198 A2006-4 amdt 1.13
def decision-maker ins A2009-56 s 40
def internally reviewable decision ins A2009-56 s 40
def internal reviewer ins A2009-56 s 40
def reviewable decision ins A2009-56 s 40
Application—ch 12
s 199 orig s 199
(prev s 26H) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2; A2001-44 amdt 1.4379, amdt 1.4380;
A2001-81 amdt 1.49
renum as s 199 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 199
(prev s 26RB) ins A2001-81 s 28
renum as s 209 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 199 A2006-4 amdt 1.13
Notice of reviewable decisions
s 199A ins A2008-37 amdt 1.566
sub A2009-56 s 40
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 100; A2025-29
amdt 4.197
Internal review of certain decisions
s 199B ins A2009-56 s 40
Applications for internal review
s 199C ins A2009-56 s 40
Internal review
s 199D ins A2009-56 s 40
Review of decisions by ACAT
s 199E ins A2009-56 s 40
ch 13 hdg orig ch 13 hdg
renum as ch 12 hdg
pres ch 13 hdg
(prev pt 7 hdg) ins A1991-105 s 20
renum as ch 14 hdg A2001-81 amdt 1.50
renum as ch 13 hdg A2006-4 amdt 1.14
Secrecy
s 200 orig s 200
(prev s 26J) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2; A2001-44 amdt 1.4381; A2001-81
amdt 1.49
renum as s 200 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 200
(prev s 26RC) ins A2001-81 s 29
renum as s 210 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.41
sub as s 200 A2006-4 s 54
Record keeping
s 200A ins A2009-56 s 41
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2015-33 amdt 3.17; pars renum
R60 LA; A2020-30 ss 100-102
Medical referees
s 201 hdg (prev s 211 hdg) bracketed note exp 1 July 2004 (s 3 (3))
s 201 orig s 201
(prev s 26K) ins A1997-66 s 15
renum as s 201 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 201
(prev s 15) am Ord1969-13 s 2; A1991-105 sch 2 and sch 3
sub A2001-81 s 18
reloc as s 26RD A2001-81 amdt 1.16
am A2002-22 amdt 1.27, amdt 1.28
renum as s 211 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 201 A2006-4 amdt 1.15
am A2007-16 amdts 3.148-3.150; A2020-30 s 102; A2025-30
s 27, amdt 1.8; A2025-29 amdt 4.197
Civil liability of executive officers
s 201A ins A2009-56 s 42
s 202 orig s 202
(prev s 26L) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2; A2001-81 amdt 1.49
renum as s 202 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 202
(prev s 26S) ins A1997-66 s 16
renum as s 212 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2003-49 s 29; ss renum R18 LA (see A2003-49 s 30)
(4), (5) exp 1 July 2004 (s 212 (4))
am A2006-4 amdt 1.16
renum as s 202 A2006-4 amdt 1.17
am A2015-33 amdt 3.18; A2020-30 s 103, amdt 1.9
Criminal liability of executive officers
s 203 orig s 203
(prev s 26M) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2
renum as s 203 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 203
(prev s 26U) ins A2001-81 s 29
am A2002-11 amdt 2.114
renum as s 214 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2002-51 amdt 1.60
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.42
am A2006-4 s 56, s 57
renum as s 203 A2006-4 s 58
am A2009-56 s 43
sub A2013-4 amdt 1.16
am A2020-30 s 103; A2025-29 amdt 3.378
Court-directed publicity for offences
s 204 (prev s 26N) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2
renum as s 204 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
ins A2006-4 s 53
Publication by regulator of convictions etc
s 205 hdg am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 100
s 205 (prev s 26P) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A2001-81 amdt 1.49
renum as s 205 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-23 amdt 1.311
ins A2006-4 s 53
am A2011-22 amdt 1.497; A2015-33 amdt 1.265; A2020-30
s 100
s 206 orig s 206
(prev s 26Q) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A2001-81 amdt 1.49, amdt 2.29
renum as s 206 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 206
(prev s 27A) ins A2001-81 s 29
renum as s 216 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 206 A2006-4 amdt 1.18
sub A2009-28 amdt 2.31
am A2011-55 amdts 1.26-1.28; A2019-38 amdt 1.24
s 207 orig s 207
(prev s 26R) ins A1997-66 s 15
am A1999-82 sch pt 2; A2001-81 amdt 1.49
renum as s 207 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
pres s 207
(prev s 27B) ins A1991-105 s 20
am A1994-60 sch 1; A1995-46 sch
renum as s 217 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 207 A2006-4 amdt 1.18
om A2006-40 amdt 2.212
s 208 orig s 208
(prev s 26RA) renum as s 198
pres s 208
(prev s 27C) ins A2001-81 s 29
renum as s 218 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
renum as s 208 A2006-4 amdt 1.18
References to Workers’ Compensation Act etc
s 209 orig s 209
(prev s 26RB) renum as s 199
pres s 209
ch 14 hdg renum as ch 13 hdg
Apportioning cost of administering workers compensation and safety
legislation
s 210 orig s 210
sub as s 200
pres s 210
am A2011-22 amdt 1.494
sub A2013-46 s 10
am A2020-30 ss 87-91
Notice of apportioned liability
s 210A ins A2013-46 s 10
am A2020-30 s 98, s 99, s 102, s 104
Amounts for administering workers compensation and safety legislation
s 211 hdg sub A2013-46 s 11
s 211 orig s 211
(prev s 15) renum as s 201
pres s 211
am A2013-46 s 12
s 212 renum as s 202
False information etc
s 213 (prev s 26T) ins A2001-81 s 29
renum as s 213 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.42
om A2006-4 s 55
Criminal liability of executive officers
s 214 renum as s 203
Criminal liability of officers of corporation
s 215 (prev s 27) ins A1991-105 s 20
renum as s 215 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2003-49 amdt 2.42
s 216 renum as s 206
s 217 renum as s 207
s 218 renum as s 208
References to Workers’ Compensation Act
s 219 (prev s 27CA) ins A2001-81 s 29
renum as s 219 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2006-4 s 59
Funds for administration of Act
s 220 (prev s 27D) ins A1998-31 s 4
am A2001-81 amdts 1.51-1.55; A2002-22 amdt 1.29
renum as s 220 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
om A2006-4 s 59
Determination of fees
s 221 (prev s 28) am Ord1952-4 s 10; Ord1967-44 sch 1;
Ord1969-13 s 3; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1991-105 s 21;
A1994-68 s 7; A1998-54 sch
sub A2001-44 amdt 1.4383
renum as s 221 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Approved forms
s 222 (prev s 29) ins A2001-44 amdt 1.4383
renum as s 222 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
(4)-(7) exp 12 September 2002 (s 222 (7))
Regulation-making power
s 223 (prev s 30) ins A2001-44 amdt 1.4383
am A2001-81 s 30; A2002-22 amdt 1.30, amdt 1.31
renum as s 223 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
am A2006-8 s 24; A2007-16 amdt 3.151; A2017-7 amdt 1.15;
A2020-30 s 98, s 101, s 104; A2022-23 s 17, s 18; A2025-29
amdt 4.197
Temporary provisions for acts of terrorism
ch 14A hdg renum as ch 15 hdg and then pt 8.3 hdg
Acts of terrorism
ch 15 hdg (prev ch 14A hdg) renum as ch 15 hdg and then pt 8.3 hdg
Application of ch 15 to insurers
s 224 (prev s 30A) renum as s 224 and then s 179A
Definitions—ch 15
s 225 (prev s 30B) renum as s 225 and then s 179B
Meaning of act of terrorism for ch 15
s 226 (prev s 30C) renum as s 226 and then s 179C
s 227 (prev s 30D) renum as s 227 and then s 179D
s 228 (prev s 30E) renum as s 228 and then s 179E
s 229 (prev s 30F) renum as s 229 and then s 179F
s 230 (prev s 30G) renum as s 230 and then s 179G
s 231 (prev s 30H) renum as s 231 and then s 179H
Review of payments out of temporary fund
s 232 (prev s 30I) renum as s 232 and then s 179I
Transitional—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2001
ch 16 hdg (prev ch 15 hdg) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as ch 16 hdg R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
sub A2003-49 amdt 1.10
Definitions for ch 16
s 233 (prev s 32) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 233 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
What injuries does this Act apply to?
s 234 (prev s 33) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 234 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
What happens to injuries before the commencement of the amendment Act?
s 235 (prev s 34) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 235 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Determined categories of workers
s 236 (prev s 35) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 236 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Approved insurers
s 237 (prev s 36) ins A2001-81 s 32
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 237 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Exempt employers
s 238 (prev s 37) ins A2001-81 s 32
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 238 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Prescribed insurance policies
s 239 (prev s 37A) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 239 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Approved rehabilitation providers
s 240 (prev s 37B) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 240 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Work experience students
s 240A ins as mod SL2002-20 sch 4 (as am by SL2002-29 s 15)
Children and Young People Act and compensation
s 241 (prev s 37C) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 241 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Periodic Detention Act and compensation
s 242 (prev s 37D) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 242 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Remand Centres Act and compensation
s 243 (prev s 37E) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 243 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Supervision of Offenders (Community Service Orders) Act and
s 244 (prev s 37F) ins A2002-22 amdt 1.32
renum as s 244 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Modification of ch 16’s operation
s 245 (prev s 38) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 245 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Application of Criminal Code—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2003
s 245A ins A2003-32 s 7
Auditors’ certificates—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2003
s 245B ins A2003-32 s 7
Expiry of ch 16
s 246 (prev s 39) ins A2001-81 s 32
renum as s 246 R9 LA (see A2001-81 s 34)
Transitional—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2003 (No 2)
ch 17 hdg orig ch 17 hdg
renum as ch 18 hdg
prev ch 17 hdg
exp 3 June 2006 (s 249)
Definitions—ch 17
s 247 orig s 247
renum as s 250
prev s 247
def cross-border scheme commencement day ins
A2003-49 amdt 1.11
def cross-border scheme provisions ins A2003-49
amdt 1.11
s 247 exp 3 June 2006 (s 249 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Application of cross-border scheme provisions
s 248 orig s 248
renum as s 251
prev s 248
exp 3 June 2006 (s 249 (LA s 88 declaration applies))
Expiry—ch 17
s 249 orig s 249
renum as s 252
prev s 249
exp 3 June 2006 (s 249)
Modification of Act
ch 18 hdg (prev ch 17 hdg) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as ch 18 hdg R21 LA
Application—ch 18
s 250 orig s 250
renum as s 253
pres s 250
(prev s 247) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as s 250 R21 LA
Dictionary, definition of chiropractor
s 251 orig s 251
renum as s 254
prev s 251
(prev s 248) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as s 251 R21 LA
Dictionary, definition of osteopath
s 252 (prev s 249) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as s 252 R21 LA
Dictionary, definition of physiotherapist
s 253 (prev s 250) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as s 253 R21 LA
Expiry—ch 18
s 254 (prev s 251) ins A2004-39 amdt 1.43
renum as s 254 R21 LA
Transitional—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2006
ch 19 hdg ins A2006-4 s 61
Definitions—ch 19
s 255 ins A2006-4 s 61
def commencement day ins A2006-4 s 61
def nominal insurer ins A2006-4 s 61
def WCSF Act ins A2006-4 s 61
def workers compensation supplementation fund ins
A2006-4 s 61
Transfer of nominal insurer’s assets and liabilities
s 256 ins A2006-4 s 61
Amounts in workers compensation supplementation fund
s 257 ins A2006-4 s 61
Amounts to be paid
s 258 ins A2006-4 s 61
Proceedings and evidence in relation to previous entities
s 259 ins A2006-4 s 61
Claims made against nominal insurer
s 260 ins A2006-4 s 61
Claims made under WCSF Act before commencement day
s 261 ins A2006-4 s 61
Claims for weekly payments
s 262 ins A2006-4 s 61
Transitional regulations
s 263 ins A2006-4 s 61
Expiry—ch 19
s 264 ins A2006-4 s 61
Transitional—Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2020
ch 20 hdg ins A2020-6 s 13
Meaning of amendment Act—ch 20
s 265 ins A2020-6 s 13
Effect of Workers Compensation (Family Day Care and In-Home Care)
Declaration 2006 (No 1)
s 266 ins A2020-6 s 13
Effect of Workers Compensation (Family Day Care and In-Home Care)
Declaration 2018 (No 1)
s 267 ins A2020-6 s 13
Expiry—ch 20
s 268 ins A2020-6 s 13
Transitional—Employment and Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment
Act 2020
ch 21 hdg ins A2020-30 s 92
Meaning of commencement day
s 269 ins A2020-30 s 92
Approved insurers
s 270 ins A2020-30 s 92
s 271 ins A2020-30 s 92
Transitional regulations
s 272 ins A2020-30 s 92
Expiry—ch 21
s 273 ins A2020-30 s 92
Transitional—Workplace Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (No 3)
ch 22 hdg ins A2025-30 s 28
Application of pt 4.9
s 274 ins A2025-30 s 28
Expiry—ch 22
s 275 ins A2025-30 s 28
Compensation for permanent injuries
sch 1 hdg am A1991-105 sch 4
sub A2001-81 s 33
sch 1 am Ord1952-4 s 11; Ord1954-12 s 5; Ord1959-12 s 8;
Ord1959-20 s 4; Ord1961-8 s 4; Ord1965-6 s 6; Ord1967-44
sch 1; Ord1968-19 s 3 and sch 1; Ord1969-7 sch;
Ord1970-26 sch; Ord1971-15 sch; Ord1972-35 s 2;
Ord1972-38 sch; Ord1973-11 s 4; Ord1974-34 sch;
Ord1975-11 sch; Ord1983-69 s 17; Ord1985-9 sch 2;
Ord1987-10 s 6; A1991-44 s 7 and sch 1; A1991-105 sch 1,
sch 2 and sch 4; A1993-19 s 5; A1994-68 s 8; A1997-66 s 17
sub A2001-81 s 33
am A2002-49 amdt 1.12; A2016-27 s 20; A2025-18 s 10
Adjacent areas for States and Territories
sch 2 hdg am A1991-105 s 24
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.152
sch 2 sub Ord1952-4 s 12; Ord1954-12 s 6; Ord1959-20 s 5;
Ord1965-6 s 7; Ord1967-44 s 4; Ord1968-19 sch 2
am A1991-105 s 24 and sch 2; A1997-66 s 18
ins A2003-49 amdt 1.12
ss renum R28 LA
am A2025-29 amdts 3.379-3.384
DI fund advisory committee
sch 3 hdg am A1991-105 sch 5
sch 3 am Ord1952-4 s 13; Ord1967-44 sch 1; Ord1969-18 s 12;
Ord1987-24 s 6; Ord1989-38 sch 1; A1991-105 sch 2 and
sch 5; A1997-27 sch 2; A1997-66 s 19
ins A2006-4 s 62
am A2008-28 amdt 3.175; A2009-56 s 44, s 45; A2010-12
ss 7-9, s 11, s 13; A2010-12 ss 4-6, s 10, s 12; A2011-22
amdt 1.497; A2020-30 s 100; A2022-4 amdts 1.79-1.81;
A2023-11 amdt 1.3
Rules relating to arbitrations under this Act
sch 4 hdg am A1991-105 sch 6
sch 4 am Ord1961-8 s 5; Ord1983-69 s 18; Ord1986-84 s 61;
A1991-44 s 7 and sch 1; A1991-105 s 23, sch 2 and sch 6
am A1997-96 sch 1; A2001-44 amdt 1.4385, amdt 1.4386
dict ins A2001-81 s 33
am A2006-4 s 63; A2008-37 amdt 1.567; A2011-22
amdt 1.495, amdt 1.496; A2013-44 amdt 3.211; A2015-33
amdt 1.266; A2016-8 s 6; A2017-4 amdt 3.216;
A2019-38 amdt 1.25, amdt 1.26
def ABS ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2003-41 amdt 3.520
def act of terrorism ins A2012-8 s 12
def annual premium ins A2016-8 s 7
def approved insurer ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2020-30 s 93
def approved rehabilitation provider ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2003-49 amdt 2.43
def asbestos-related disease ins A2016-27 s 21
def assessed treatment and care needs ins A2016-25
amdt 1.15
def auditor ins A2006-4 s 64
am A2011-27 amdt 1.17
def average pre-incapacity weekly earnings ins A2001-81
s 33
def average pre-incapacity weekly hours ins A2001-81 s 33
def AWE ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2003-41 amdt 3.521
am A2013-44 amdt 3.212; A2014-17 amdt 1.107
def awe indexed ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2013-44 amdt 3.213
def boilermakers deafness ins A2001-81 s 33
def chair ins A2006-4 s 64
def child ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2004-2 amdt 1.61
def chiropractor reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
am A2004-39 amdt 1.44
sub A2010-10 amdt 2.128
def claim for payment ins A2006-4 s 64
def claims manager ins A2006-4 s 64
def committee ins A2002-22 amdt 1.33
om A2007-16 amdt 3.153
def committee ins A2006-4 s 64
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.153
def compensable injury ins A2001-81 s 33
def compensation ins A2001-81 s 33
def compensation for costs ins A2001-81 s 33
def compulsory insurance policy ins A2001-81 s 33
def connected ins A2007-16 amdt 3.154
def continental shelf ins A2007-16 amdt 3.154
def CPI ins A2011-52 amdt 3.200
def cpi indexed ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2013-44 amdt 3.214
def damages ins A2003-49 amdt 1.13
def damages claim ins A2003-49 amdt 1.13
def decision-maker ins A2009-56 s 46
def deductible proportion ins A2001-81 s 33
def defined offence reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
om A2002-11 amdt 2.115
def dependant ins A2001-81 s 33
def determined categories ins A2001-81 s 33
def DI fund ins A2006-4 s 64
def DI fund actuary ins A2006-4 s 64
def DI fund advisory committee ins A2006-4 s 64
def DI fund manager ins A2006-4 s 64
def disease reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
def domestic partner ins A2004-2 amdt 1.62
def earned premium ins A2006-4 s 64
def employer ins A2001-81 s 33
am R7 LA; A2003-49 amdt 1.14
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.155
def employment ins A2003-49 amdt 1.15
def excluded treatment and care ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def executive officer ins A2001-81 s 33
def full-time student ins A2001-81 s 33
def given ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.34
def gross written premiums ins A2013-46 s 13
sub A2020-30 s 94
def imminently fatal asbestos-related disease ins A2016-27
s 21
def incapacity date ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2006-4 s 65
def initial incapacity date ins A2006-4 s 66
am A2025-29 amdt 3.385
def initial loss ins A2001-81 s 33
def injured worker ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.35; A2007-16 amdt 3.156
def injury ins A2001-81 s 33
am A2003-49 amdt 1.16
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.157
def injury management ins A2001-81 s 33
def injury management program ins A2001-81 s 33
def injury notice ins A2001-81 s 33
def insurer ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.36; A2006-4 s 67
am A2007-16 amdt 3.158
sub A2012-8 s 13
def inspector reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
om R13 LA
ins A2002-49 amdt 3.260
sub A2025-30 s 29
def insurance service ins A2020-30 s 95
def insurer licence ins A2020-30 s 95
def internally reviewable decision ins A2009-56 s 46
def internal reviewer ins A2009-56 s 46
def licence ins A2020-30 s 95
def licensed insurer ins A2020-30 s 95
def licensed self-insurer ins A2020-30 s 95
def licensee ins A2020-30 s 95
def liquidator ins A2006-4 s 68
def loss ins A2001-81 s 33
def LTCS Act ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def LTCS commissioner ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def LTCS scheme ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def lump sum claim ins A2003-49 s 31
def managing controller ins A2006-4 s 68
def maximum loss amount ins A2001-81 s 33
def medical referee ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2006-4 amdt 1.20
def medical treatment ins A2001-81 s 33
def member ins A2006-4 s 68
def member of the family reloc from s 6 (1)
A2001-81 amdt 1.5
am A2004-2 amdt 1.63, amdt 1.64
def nominal insurer reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
om A2006-4 s 69
def nominated treating doctor ins A2001-81 s 33
def non-business employer ins A2001-81 s 33
def notional gross written premium ins A2013-46 s 13
def occupier ins A2007-16 amdt 3.159
def offence ins A2007-16 amdt 3.159
def official manager ins A2006-4 s 70
def Offshore Petroleum Act ins A2025-29 amdt 3.386
def osteopath reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
am A2004-39 amdt 1.45
sub A2010-10 amdt 2.129
def partially incapacitated ins A2001-81 s 33
def participant ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def payment ins A2001-81 s 33
def pension age ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2006-8 s 25
ins A2025-29 amdt 3.387
def personal injury plan ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.160
def Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act ins A2007-16
amdt 3.161
om A2025-29 amdt 3.388
def physiotherapist reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
am A2004-39 amdt 1.46
sub A2010-10 amdt 2.130
def premises ins A2007-16 amdt 3.162
def prescribed employer ins A2025-27 s 15
def prescribed worker ins A2025-27 s 15
def professional sporting activity reloc from s 6 (1)
A2001-81 amdt 1.5
def protocol ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2007-16 amdt 3.163
def receiver and manager ins A2006-4 s 70
def recognised auditor ins A2003-32 s 8
am A2003-49 s 32; A2004-42 amdt 3.122
sub A2006-4 s 71; A2009-56 s 47
def registered agreement ins A2001-81 s 33
def registered auditor ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2011-52 amdt 3.201
def regulator ins A2020-30 s 95
def regulator condition ins A2020-30 s 95
def regulatory action ins A2020-30 s 95
def rehabilitation services ins A2006-8 s 26
def return-to-work coordinator ins A2016-8 s 7
def return-to-work program ins A2001-81 s 33
def reviewable decision ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2006-4 amdt 1.21
am A2008-37 amdt 1.568
sub A2009-56 s 47
def rules ins A2001-81 s 33
om A2006-4 s 72
def Seas and Submerged Lands Act ins A2007-16
amdt 3.164
def self-insurer ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2006-4 amdt 1.22
om A2020-30 s 96
def self-insurer licence ins A2020-30 s 97
def single loss amount ins A2001-81 s 33
def speech therapist reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
def spouse reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81 amdt 1.5
om A2004-2 amdt 1.65
def statutory floor ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2011-28 amdt 3.230
def substantial ins A2001-81 s 33
def substantive law ins A2003-49 amdt 1.17
def temporary fund ins A2012-8 s 14
def temporary fund threshold amount ins A2012-8 s 14
def territorial sea ins A2007-16 amdt 3.164
def Territory or State of connection ins A2003-49 amdt 1.17
def territory worker ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2003-49 amdt 1.17
def therapeutic treatment reloc from s 6 (1) A2001-81
amdt 1.5
def totally incapacitated ins A2001-81 s 33
def total wages ins A2009-56 s 48
def treatment and care needs ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def vocational rehabilitation ins A2001-81 s 33
def weekly compensation ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2006-4 s 73
am A2025-29 amdt 3.389
def worker ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2003-49 amdt 1.18; A2007-16 amdt 3.165
def workers compensation and safety legislation ins
A2013-46 s 13
def workers compensation law ins A2003-49 amdt 1.18
def work injury ins A2016-25 amdt 1.15
def workplace injury ins A2001-81 s 33
sub A2002-22 amdt 1.37; A2013-44 amdt 3.215
def work-related injury ins A2003-49 amdt 1.18
Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to
the publication order.
Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in
electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised
republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are
marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an
authorised republication are identical.
for
31 Mar 1992
22 Jan 1992–
8 Mar 1993
A1991-105 initial republication
since self-
government
R1 (RI)
22 Jan 1992–
8 Mar 1993
A1991-105 reissue of printed
31 Jan 1994
9 Mar 1993–
13 Nov 1994
A1993-19 amendments by
A1993-19
R2 (RI)
9 Mar 1993–
13 Nov 1994
A1993-19 reissue of printed
R2A
14 Nov 1994–
24 Nov 1994
A1994-68 amendments by
A1994-60
R2B
25 Nov 1994–
14 Dec 1994
A1994-68 amendments by
A1994-68
R2C
15 Dec 1994–
31 Dec 1994
A1994-97 amendments by
A1994-97
1 Jan 1995
1 Jan 1995–
17 Dec 1995
A1994-97 amendments by
A1994-68
R3 (RI)
1 Jan 1995–
17 Dec 1995
A1994-97 reissue of printed
R3A
20 Dec 1995–
30 Apr 1996
A1995-52 amendments by
A1995-46 and
A1995-52
31 Mar 1997
31 Mar 1997–
16 Dec 1997
A1996-13 amendments by
A1996-13
for
R4 (RI)
31 Mar 1997–
16 Dec 1997
A1996-13 reissue of printed
31 Jan 1998
31 Jan 1998–
A1997-96 amendments by
A1997-27 and
A1997-66
R5 (RI)
31 Jan 1998–
A1997-96 reissue of printed
R5A
1 June 1998–
10 Sept 1998
A1997-96 amendments by
A1997-96
R5B
11 Sept 1998–
8 Dec 1998
A1998-31 amendments by
A1998-31
31 Dec 1998
31 Dec 1998–
9 Nov 1999
A1998-54 amendments by
A1998-54
R6 (RI)
31 Dec 1998–
9 Nov 1999
A1998-54 reissue of printed
R6A
10 Nov 1999–
22 Dec 1999
A1999-66 amendments by
A1999-66
R6B
23 Dec 1999–
A1999-85 amendments by
A1999-85
R6C
23 June 2000–
20 Dec 2000
A1999-85 amendments by
A1999-82 and
A1999-85
R6D
21 Dec 2000–
11 Sept 2001
A2000-80 amendments by
A2000-74 and
A2000-80
9 Nov 2001
9 Nov 2001–
A2001-81 amendments by
A2001-44 and
A2001-81
28 May 2002–
A2002-11 uncommenced
amendments by
A2002-11
1 July 2002–
A2002-22 amendments by
A2001-81,
A2002-11 and
A2002-22
for
2 July 2002–
12 Sept 2002
A2002-22 commenced expiry
13 Sept 2002
13 Sept 2002–
25 Oct 2002
A2002-22 commenced expiry
29 Oct 2002
26 Oct 2002–
31 Dec 2002
A2002-22 modification by
SL2002-29
1 Jan 2003
1 Jan 2003–
16 Jan 2003
A2002-51
R14*
17 Jan 2003
17 Jan 2003–
A2002-49
R14 (RI)
17 Jan 2003–
A2002-49
R15 (RI)
1 July 2003–
8 Oct 2003
A2003-32 amendments by
A2003-32
R16 (RI)
9 Oct 2003–
21 Mar 2004
A2003-41 amendments by
A2003-41
R17 (RI)
22 Mar 2004–
4 Apr 2004
A2004-2 amendments by
A2004-2
R18 (RI)
5 Apr 2004–
A2004-2 amendments by
A2003-49
R19 (RI)
3 June 2004–
A2004-17 amendments by
A2003-49
for
R20 (RI)
2 July 2004–
24 Aug 2004
A2004-17 commenced expiry
R21 (RI)
28 Oct 2004
25 Aug 2004–
31 Dec 2004
A2004-42 amendments by
A2004-42
1 Jan 2005
1 Jan 2005–
9 Jan 2005
A2004-42 amendments by
A2004-17
10 Jan 2005
10 Jan 2005–
13 Apr 2005
A2004-60 amendments by
A2004-60
14 Apr 2005
14 Apr 2005–
A2005-16 amendments by
A2005-16
R25*
2 June 2005–
A2005-20 amendments by
A2005-20
7 July 2005–
31 Dec 2005
A2005-20 amendments by
A2004-39
1 Jan 2006
1 Jan 2006–
A2005-20 commenced expiry
R28 (RI)
2 June 2006–
A2006-23
R29 (RI)
4 June 2006–
A2006-23 commenced expiry
R30 (RI)
1 July 2006–
A2006-4 and
A2006-8
R31 (RI)
2 July 2006–
31 Dec 2006
A2006-23 commenced expiry
R32*
1 Jan 2007
1 Jan 2007–
A2006-40 amendments by
A2006-40
for
R32 (RI)
1 Jan 2007–
A2006-40
R33 (RI)
1 July 2007–
A2007-16 amendments by
A2007-16
2 July 2008–
13 Aug 2008
A2007-16 commenced expiry
14 Aug 2008
14 Aug 2008–
25 Aug 2008
A2008-30 amendments by
A2008-30
26 Aug 2008
26 Aug 2008–
9 Jan 2009
A2008-30 amendments by
A2008-28
10 Jan 2009
10 Jan 2009–
1 Feb 2009
A2008-37 commenced expiry
R38*
2 Feb 2009
2 Feb 2009–
7 Apr 2009
A2008-37 amendments by
A2008-37
8 Apr 2009
8 Apr 2009–
A2009-9 amendments by
A2009-9
2 July 2009–
2 Sept 2009
A2009-9 commenced expiry
3 Sept 2009
3 Sept 2009–
30 Sept 2009
A2009-23 amendments by
A2009-23
1 Oct 2009
1 Oct 2009–
21 Oct 2009
A2009-28 amendments by
A2009-28
22 Oct 2009
22 Oct 2009–
16 Dec 2009
A2009-38 amendments by
A2009-38
17 Dec 2009
17 Dec 2009–
30 Mar 2010
A2009-56 amendments by
A2009-49 and
A2009-56
31 Mar 2010
31 Mar 2010–
A2010-12
for
1 July 2010–
A2009-56 and
A2010-10
10 July 2010–
29 Sept 2010
A2009-38
30 Sept 2010
30 Sept 2010–
30 Nov 2010
A2010-12
1 Dec 2010
1 Dec 2010–
A2010-47 amendments by
A2010-47
1 July 2011–
12 Sept 2011
A2011-22 amendments by
A2011-22
13 Sept 2011
13 Sept 2011–
20 Sept 2011
A2011-27 amendments by
A2011-27
R52*
21 Sept 2011
21 Sept 2011–
11 Dec 2011
A2011-28 amendments by
A2011-28
12 Dec 2011
12 Dec 2011–
31 Dec 2011
A2011-52 amendments by
A2011-52
1 Jan 2012
1 Jan 2012–
28 Mar 2012
A2011-55 amendments by
A2011-55
29 Mar 2012
29 Mar 2012–
21 Feb 2013
A2012-8 amendments by
A2012-8
R56*
22 Feb 2013
22 Feb 2013–
12 Nov 2013
A2013-4 amendments by
A2013-4
13 Nov 2013
13 Nov 2013–
24 Nov 2013
A2013-46 amendments by
A2013-46
25 Nov 2013
25 Nov 2013-
5 Nov 2014
A2013-46 amendments by
A2013-44
R58 (RI)
25 Nov 2013-
5 Nov 2014
A2013-46 reissue for
retrospective
amendments by
A2014-17
6 Nov 2015
6 Nov 2015-
13 Oct 2015
A2014-46 amendments by
A2014-46
for
14 Oct 2015
14 Oct 2015-
29 Feb 2016
A2015-33 amendments by
A2015-33
1 Mar 2016
1 Mar 2016-
31 Mar 2016
A2016-8 amendments by
A2016-8
1 Apr 2016
1 Apr 2016-
26 Apr 2016
A2016-13 amendments by
A2016-13
27 Apr 2016
27 Apr 2016-
A2016-18 amendments by
A2016-18
13 May 2016-
A2016-25 amendments by
A2016-25
20 May 2016-
A2016-25 updated endnotes
for CN2016-9
31 May 2016-
A2016-25 amendments by
A2016-8
22 June 2016-
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A2016-35
1 Aug 2016
1 Aug 2016-
31 Aug 2016
A2016-35 amendments by
A2015-47
1 Sept 2016
1 Sept 2016-
8 Mar 2017
A2016-52 amendments by
A2016-52
9 Mar 2017
9 Mar 2017-
A2017-4 amendments by
A2017-4
1 July 2017–
12 Dec 2017
A2017-7 amendments by
A2016-27 and
A2017-7
R71 (RI)
1 July 2017–
12 Dec 2017
A2017-49 reissued for
retrospective
amendments made
by
A2017-49
13 Dec 2017
13 Dec 2017–
A2017-49 amendments by
A2017-49
24 May 2018–
21 Nov 2018
A2018-19 amendments by
A2018-19
for
22 Nov 2018
22 Nov 2018–
27 Feb 2020
A2018-42 amendments by
A2018-42
28 Feb 2020
28 Feb 2020–
28 Feb 2020
A2020-6 amendments by
A2020-6
29 Feb 2020
29 Feb 2020–
29 Apr 2020
A2020-6 republication for
expiry of
transitional
provisions (ch 20)
30 Apr 2020
30 Apr 2020–
8 Jan 2021
A2020-6 amendments by
A2019-38
9 Jan 2021
9 Jan 2021–
A2020-42 amendments by
A2020-30 and
A2020-42
23 June 2021–
5 Apr 2022
A2021-12 amendments by
A2021-12
6 Apr 2022
6 Apr 2022–
8 Jan 2023
A2022-4 amendments by
A2022-4
9 Jan 2023
9 Jan 2023–
9 Jan 2023
A2022-23 amendments by
A2022-23
10 Jan 2023
10 Jan 2023–
11 Apr 2023
A2022-23 expiry of
transitional
provisions (ch 21)
12 Apr 2023
12 Apr 2023–
A2023-11 amendments by
A2023-11
9 June 2023–
A2023-11 amendments by
A2022-23
3 July 2025–
3 Oct 2025
A2025-18 amendments by
A2025-18
4 Oct 2025
4 Oct 2025–
12 Nov 2025
A2025-27 amendments by
A2025-27
13 Nov 2025
13 Nov 2025–
25 Nov 2025
A2025-30 amendments by
A2025-30
Renumbered provisions 6
6 Renumbered provisions
This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001 in R9 (see Act 2001
No 81). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment
history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R12.
7 Expired transitional or validating provisions
This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired.
The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see
Legislation Act 2001, s 88 (1)).
Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes
effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp’ followed
by the date of the expiry.
To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took
effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.