79How notice of decision is given

79 How notice of decision is given

79 How notice of decision is given

(1) A notice required by this Division must be given—

(a) to the claimant or worker concerned, and

(b) in the case of a notice of a decision to dispute liability—to the worker’s employer, if required by the regulations.

(2) The notice must contain a concise and readily understandable statement of the reason for the insurer’s decision and of the issues relevant to the decision.

(3) In addition, notice of a decision to dispute liability for a claim for compensation must identify any provision of the workers compensation legislation on which the insurer relies to dispute liability.

(4) The regulations may make provision for—

(a) the manner in which a notice under this Division is to be given, and

(b) the form of and other information to be included in or to accompany the notice.

s 79: Rep 2015 No 19, Sch 6 [29]. Ins 2018 No 62, Sch 1.2 [6].

s 79A: Ins 2000 No 87, Sch 8.1 [1]. Rep 2015 No 19, Sch 6 [29].