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Workers Compensation Act 1951
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86 Definitions—ch 5
employer—see section 87.
injury management means a process that consists of activities and
procedures that are carried out or established to achieve a timely, safe
and durable return to work for injured workers.
injury management program means a coordinated and managed
program that integrates all aspects of injury management (including
medical treatment, rehabilitation services, claims management and
employment management practices) to achieve the best results for a
timely, safe and durable return to work of injured workers.
injury notice—see section 93 (2) (Early notification of workplace
injury).
insurer—see section 86A and section 87.
nominated treating doctor, for an injured worker, means the doctor
or medical practice nominated under section 102 (Nomination of
doctor for personal injury plan).
workplace injury means an injury in relation to which compensation
is or may be payable under this Act.