31CDetermination of State of connection by Tribunal

### 31C Determination of State of connection by Tribunal > [*\[Section 31C of Part III Inserted by No. 65 of 2004, s. 9, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS9@EN) > > > (1)  If a claim for compensation under this Act has been made, a party to the claim may apply to the Tribunal for a determination of the question of which State is the State of connection. > > > (2)  On receiving an application, the Tribunal must determine the State of connection in accordance with [section 31A](#GS31A@EN) . > > > (3)  An application may not be made or heard if there is a determination of the State of connection that is to be recognised under [section 31D](#GS31D@EN) .