Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 486A

486A Code of practice

(1) The Minister may make a code of practice that states—

(a) ways an insurer may perform its functions under this Act in relation to the management of its claims; and

(b) ways an insurer may exercise its powers under this Act in relation to the management of its claims; and

(c) ways an insurer may meet its obligations under this Act in relation to the management of its claims.

(2) To remove any doubt, a code of practice can not include a requirement that an insurer acts in a way that is inconsistent with this Act.

(3) The Regulator must recommend the making of a code of practice to the Minister.

(4) The Regulator must consult with the Minister before giving the recommendation.

(5) The Minister must notify the making of a code of practice.

(6) A code of practice expires 10 years after its commencement.

(7) The Regulator must ensure that a copy of each code of practice, and any document applied, adopted or incorporated by the code of practice, is made available for inspection without charge during normal business hours at the Regulator’s office.

(8) If a code of practice is inconsistent with a regulation, the regulation prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.

(9) A notice mentioned in subsection (5) is subordinate legislation.