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Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
sec.25Entitlements of eligible persons
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### sec.25 Entitlements of eligible persons
A person mentioned in this subdivision who is covered under a contract of insurance entered into with WorkCover for this subdivision has, subject to this subdivision—
an entitlement to weekly payments of compensation under chapter 3 , part 9 , division 4 , subdivision 4 and division 5 , subdivision 2 ; and
for all other entitlements—the same entitlements to compensation as a worker.
The contract does not cover payment of damages for injury sustained by the person.
(sec.25-ssec.1) A person mentioned in this subdivision who is covered under a contract of insurance entered into with WorkCover for this subdivision has, subject to this subdivision— an entitlement to weekly payments of compensation under chapter 3 , part 9 , division 4 , subdivision 4 and division 5 , subdivision 2 ; and for all other entitlements—the same entitlements to compensation as a worker.
(sec.25-ssec.2) The contract does not cover payment of damages for injury sustained by the person.
- (a) an entitlement to weekly payments of compensation under chapter 3 , part 9 , division 4 , subdivision 4 and division 5 , subdivision 2 ; and
- (b) for all other entitlements—the same entitlements to compensation as a worker.