Victorian Current Acts

FORESTS ACT 1958 - SECT 72J

    (1)     For the purposes of determining whether a surge forest firefighter attended fires to the extent reasonably necessary to fulfil the purpose of their service as a firefighter under section 72H, the Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate) must seek an expert opinion from the advisory committee.

    (2)     In providing the expert opinion to the Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate), the advisory committee must have regard to—

        (a)     any relevant records, employer data and local knowledge; and

        (b)     any other prescribed matter.

    (3)     The Authority or a self-insurer (as appropriate)—

        (a)     must have regard to the expert opinion provided to the Authority or the self‑insurer under subsection (1); and

        (b)     is not required to make a determination that is consistent with the expert opinion provided under subsection (1).

S. 72K inserted by No. 46/2021 s. 6.