Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 232H

232H Application and object of chapter

(1) This chapter applies if a worker sustains an injury for which compensation under chapter 3 is payable.

(2) However, this chapter does not apply if the injury—

(a) is an injury only because it is sustained in the circumstances mentioned in section 34 (1) (c) or 35 ; or

(b) is caused by the worker’s serious and wilful misconduct.

(3) The object of this chapter is to ensure that a worker who sustains a serious personal injury receives necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support.