60APower of Tribunal to make interim determinations, &c.

### 60A Power of Tribunal to make interim determinations, &c. > *\[Section 60A Inserted by No. 16 of 1995, s. 40 \]* > > > (1)  [*\[Section 60A Subsection (1) amended by No. 65 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS13@Hpa@EN) The Tribunal may make an interim determination, ruling or direction in respect of a claim for compensation referred to it, whether or not liability for the claim has been accepted or disputed. > > > (1A)  [*\[Section 60A Subsection (1A) inserted by No. 65 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS13@Hpb@EN) The Tribunal may make an interim determination, ruling or direction in the following circumstances: > > > > > > (a) where a delay by one side of the proceedings substantially prejudices the other side; > > > > > > > (b) where a party fails to comply with a direction of the Tribunal or a conciliator; > > > > > > > (c) where the Tribunal is otherwise satisfied that the interests of justice require it. > > > (2)  Where the Tribunal makes an interim determination, ruling or direction it must make an order which gives effect to that interim determination, ruling or direction. > > > (2A)  [*\[Section 60A Subsection (2A) inserted by No. 65 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS13@Hpc@EN) The Tribunal is not to make an order under [subsection (2)](#GS60A@Gs2@EN) in respect of the provision of a medical service under [Part VI](#HPVI@EN) unless it is satisfied that – > > > > > > (a) the service is reasonably necessary – > > > > > > > > > > (i) to prevent a deterioration in the worker's medical condition; or > > > > > > > > > > > (ii) to promote an early return to work; or > > > > > > > > > > > (iii) to relieve significant pain or discomfort; and > > > > > > > (b) the total cost of the service will not exceed $5 000. > > > (2B)  [*\[Section 60A Subsection (2B) inserted by No. 65 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS13@Hpc@EN) It is not a requirement for the making of an interim order that the applicant might otherwise suffer serious or irreparable harm. > > > (2C)  [*\[Section 60A Subsection (2C) inserted by No. 65 of 2004, s. 13, Applied:17 Dec 2004\]*](/view/html/inforce/2004-12-17/act-2004-065#GS13@Hpc@EN) In determining a rate of weekly payments for the purposes of an order under this section, the Tribunal may have regard to the basic salary if a rate cannot be reasonably determined by reference to [section 69](#GS69@EN) . > > > (3)  An order made under [subsection (2)](#GS60A@Gs2@EN) is to specify the period for which the interim determination, ruling or direction applies.