New South Wales Consolidated Acts New South Wales Consolidated Acts(cf former s 10A (1))
(1) The maximum amount for which an employer is liable under section 74 in respect of damage resulting from an accident is--(a) $2,000, or(b) where some greater amount has been prescribed by the regulations--that greater amount.
(2) Subject to the regulations, a direction may be given that the employer of a worker is liable for an amount additional to that prescribed by subsection (1).
(3) If proceedings relating to the worker's claim for compensation are before the Commission and those proceedings relate to, or include matters relating to, damage to an item referred to in section 74 (1) (b), such a direction may be given by the Commission. If no such proceedings are before the Commission, such a direction may be given by the Authority on application made in respect of the worker from time to time.
(4) If the maximum amount referred to in subsection (1) is, on or after the commencement of this subsection, amended either by an Act or a regulation, the amount for which an employer is liable under section 74 in respect of damage resulting from an accident to a worker is to be calculated by reference to the maximum amount applicable to the worker at the time of the accident.