Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013
26Worker who does not have a medical certificate
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26 Worker who does not have a medical certificate
S. 26(1) amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(1)(2).
(1) If a worker is unable to receive compensation in the form of weekly payments because the worker does not have a medical certificate relating to the injury in accordance with section 25, the worker may refer the matter to ACCS by lodging a referral with ACCS in a form approved by the Authority.
S. 26(2) amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(3).
(2) If ACCS is satisfied that the worker has made all reasonable attempts to obtain a medical certificate, the worker may apply to the County Court or the Magistrates' Court for a determination of the entitlement of the worker to compensation in the form of weekly payments under this Act or the Accident Compensation Act 1985.
(3) For the purposes of this Act, a determination of the Magistrates' Court or the County Court under subsection (2) is to be taken to be a medical certificate issued in accordance with section 25.