50Representative committee already in existence

50 Representative committee already in existence (1) This section applies to a matter to be decided by arbitration if there is a committee. (2) The matter must be decided by arbitration by the committee unless a party to the matter objects to the arbitration by written notice given to the other party before the committee meets to consider the matter.

Section 51 page 20 Workers Compensation Regulation 2002 (3) However, the committee may refer a matter it is required to arbitrate for arbitration by the Magistrates Court under this part if the committee considers it appropriate to do so. 51 When must Magistrates Court arbitrate matter? The Magistrates Court must arbitrate a matter if— (a) there is no committee; or (b) there is a committee but— (i) a party to the matter objects to the matter being arbitrated by the committee; or (ii) the committee refers the matter to the court for arbitration; or (iii) the committee fails to decide the matter within 1 month after the day the claim the matter arises from is made. 52 Committee may refer questions of law A committee may refer a question of law to the Magistrates Court. 53 Powers of Magistrates Court on arbitration For a proceeding on an arbitration, the Magistrates Court has the same power to require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents as it would have if the proceeding were an action in the court. 54 Medical referees (1) The Magistrates Court or a committee may ask a medical referee to help the court or committee to assess a medical matter during an (2) The Magistrates Court or committee may ask a medical referee to report on a medical matter during, or arising from, an arbitration.

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