Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
131BOrders in respect of acts of terrorism
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131B Orders in respect of acts of terrorism
[Section 131B of Part IX Inserted by No. 11 of 2002, s. 6, Applied:01 Jan 2002]
(1) The Minister may do either or both of the following:
(a) make an order declaring that a policy of insurance referred to in section 97(1) is not required to indemnify the employer or any person employed by the employer for any liability arising out of an act of terrorism;
(b) make an order declaring that a specified act of terrorism has occurred and the date on which that act is taken to have occurred.
(2) An order under subsection (1) may have retrospective effect.
(3) Before making an order under subsection (1)(b) , the Minister is to consult with all interested parties.