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WORKPLACE INJURY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 2013 - SECT 132

Report to be given about entry

    (1)     An inspector who enters a workplace under this Division must give a report concerning the entry when, or as soon as practicable after, the inspector leaves the workplace to the occupier or apparent occupier for the time being of the workplace.

    (2)     If the purpose of the entry into a workplace by an inspector relates to the return to work of a worker, the inspector may give a copy of the report concerning the entry to the worker and any authorised agent selected by the employer to assist in the management of the worker's claim for compensation.

    (3)     The report must be in writing and include the following—

        (a)     the time of the entry and departure;

        (b)     the purpose of the entry;

        (c)     a description of things done while at the workplace;

        (d)     a summary of the inspector's observations while at the workplace;

        (e)     the procedure for contacting the Authority and the inspector for further details of the entry;

        (f)     the procedure for seeking review of any decision made by the inspector during the entry.

    (4)     If the inspector takes photographs or makes sketches or recordings under section 133(e), the report must also include a statement that—

        (a)     the photographs have been taken or sketches or recordings have been made; and

        (b)     they are or will be available for inspection at a specified place.

S. 132(5) inserted by No. 36/2021 s. 27.

    (5)     The report may be given in a manner specified in section 139(1) or (1AA).

S. 132(6) inserted by No. 36/2021 s. 27.

    (6)     Section 8(1) and (2) of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 do not apply to the giving of a report by electronic communication in a manner specified in section 139(1) or (1AA).



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