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Workers Compensation Act 1951
73AWorking out costs of alterations to residences
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73A Working out costs of alterations to residences
The following matters must be considered when working out the
amount of compensation payable in relation to a worker under
section 70 (1) (b):
(a) the likely period for which the alteration will be required;
(b) any difficulty faced by the worker in gaining access to, or
enjoying reasonable freedom of movement in the worker’s place
of residence;
(c) if the worker previously received compensation under
section 70 (1) (b) in relation to an alteration to the worker’s
place of residence and later disposed of the place—whether the
value of that place increased as a result of the alteration.