Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
61Orders of Tribunal
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61 Orders of Tribunal
(1) *[Section 61 Subsection (1) amended by No. 16 of 1995, s. 41 ]*Where the Tribunal makes a determination in respect of a claim for compensation referred to it, the Tribunal shall make an order that gives effect to that determination.
(2) *[Section 61 Subsection (2) amended by No. 16 of 1995, s. 41 ]*The Tribunal may –
(a) on the written application of all the parties to a proceeding before it; and
(b) after considering the matters to be resolved in the proceeding and being satisfied that the parties properly understand those matters –
make a consent order with respect to that proceeding.
(3) *[Section 61 Subsection (3) substituted by No. 16 of 1995, s. 41 ]*If the Tribunal makes an order in respect of a claim for compensation referred to it, other than a consent order under subsection (2) or an order under section 81A (2C) , (3) (c) or (3) (d) , it is to provide a statement in writing of its reasons for making the determination to which the order relates.
(4) An order made under subsection (1) shall direct that what is required to be done by the order shall be done within the time specified in the order.
(5) *[Section 61 Subsection (5) substituted by No. 16 of 1995, s. 41 ]*Where an order is made under section 60A or this section, the Registrar must, as soon as practicable after the order is made, arrange for a copy of the order together with, where applicable, a copy of any statement provided by the Tribunal under subsection (3) to be served on all parties to the proceeding to which the order relates.
(6) *[Section 61 Subsection (6) substituted by No. 16 of 1995, s. 41 ]*Where an order is made under section 60A or this section in relation to the payment of a sum of money, the order is –
(a) [Section 61 Subsection (6) amended by No. 99 of 2000, s. 31, Applied:01 Jul 2001] deemed to be a judgment of the Magistrates Court (Civil Division); and