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Workplace Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998
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#### 79 How notice of decision is given
79 How notice of decision is given
> > (1) A notice required by this Division must be given—
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> > > (a) to the claimant or worker concerned, and
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> > > (b) in the case of a notice of a decision to dispute liability—to the worker’s employer, if required by the regulations.
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> > (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.
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> > (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.
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> > (4) The regulations may make provision for—
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> > > (a) the manner in which a notice under this Division is to be given, and
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> > > (b) the form of and other information to be included in or to accompany the notice.
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> **s 79:** Rep 2015 No 19, Sch 6 \[29\]. Ins 2018 No 62, Sch 1.2 \[6\].
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> **s 79A:** Ins 2000 No 87, Sch 8.1 \[1\]. Rep 2015 No 19, Sch 6 \[29\].