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WORKPLACE INJURY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 2013 - SECT 196

Definitions

    (1)     In this Division—

Division 5 claim means a claim by a worker for compensation under Division 5, including a claim under that Division in respect of additional injuries made in accordance with section 204(2)(a);

"relevant date", in relation to a Division 5 claim, means—

        (a)     if the worker makes the claim in accordance with section 204(2)(a), the day on which the claim is received by the Authority or self-insurer; or

        (b)     if the worker advises the Authority or self-insurer that he or she disputes the written statement of the injury or injuries under section 204(1) , the day on which the dispute is resolved; or

        (c)     if the worker does not make a claim or dispute the written statement of the injury or injuries under section 204(1) within the period specified under section 204(2), the day on which that period expires; or

        (d)     if the worker accepts the written statement of the injury or injuries under section 204(1), the day on which the Authority or self-insurer receives the advice of the worker that he or she accepts the written statement of the injury or injuries.

    (2)     For the purposes of this Division, liability in relation to a claim does not include a question as to—

        (a)     the degree of permanent impairment of a worker; or

        (b)     whether a worker has an injury which is a total loss mentioned in the Table in Schedule 4.



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