12ACode of Claimants' Rights

12A Code of Claimants' Rights (1) The Minister may approve, by Order published in the Government Gazette, a Code of Claimants' Rights developed in accordance with this section and section 12B for the purposes of ensuring— (a) claimants are treated with dignity and respect by the Authority, its agents and self-insurers; and (b) service standards are set for the Authority, its agents and self-insurers in operating the accident compensation scheme. (2) The Minister may approve, by Order published in the Government Gazette, the variation or revocation of the Code of Claimants' Rights approved under subsection (1). (3) An Order under subsection (1) or (2) takes effect on publication of the Order in the Government Gazette or on such later date specified in the Order. (4) The Code of Claimants' Rights is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the **Subordinate Legislation Act 1994**. S. 12B inserted by No. 27/2025 s. 6.