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Workers Compensation Act 1951
48Meaning of loss
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48 Meaning of loss loss, in relation to a thing— (a) means— (i) the loss of the thing; or (ii) the permanent loss of the use, or efficient use, of the thing; and (b) includes the following: (i) permanent musculoskeletal impairment, or another permanent impairment; (ii) a loss, damage, impairment, disfigurement or disease mentioned in schedule 1 (Compensation for permanent injuries).