79Objection by employer in respect of liability

79 Objection by employer in respect of liability

(1) If the Authority, by written notice, accepts a claim for compensation in respect of an injury or death under this Act or the Accident Compensation Act 1985, the employer may lodge an objection with the Authority in respect of the decision to accept the claim if the employer considers that—

(a) the alleged worker is not a worker within the meaning of this Act or the Accident Compensation Act 1985; or

(b) the employer was not the correct employer of the worker at the time of the injury or death.

(2) An objection lodged by an employer under subsection (1) must—

(a) be in writing in a form approved by the Authority; and

(b) state the grounds on which the objection is made and review by the Authority is sought; and

(c) attach any document relevant to the objection and review; and

(d) unless section 80 applies, be lodged within 60 days of receipt by the employer of the decision of the Authority to accept the claim for compensation in respect of which the employer is making the objection.

(3) An objection is taken to be lodged with the Authority when the objection is received by the Authority.

(4) An objection made by a claimed employer under this Division in respect of a claim does not affect existing liabilities the employer may have under this Act or the Accident Compensation Act 1985.