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WORKPLACE INJURY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 2013 - SECT 26

Worker who does not have a medical certificate

S. 26(1) amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(1)(2).

    (1)     If a worker is unable to receive compensation in the form of weekly payments because the worker does not have a medical certificate relating to the injury in accordance with section 25, the worker may refer the matter to ACCS by lodging a referral with ACCS in a form approved by the Authority.

S. 26(2) amended by No. 73/2016 s. 21(3).

    (2)     If ACCS is satisfied that the worker has made all reasonable attempts to obtain a medical certificate, the worker may apply to the County Court or the Magistrates' Court for a determination of the entitlement of the worker to compensation in the form of weekly payments under this Act or the Accident Compensation Act 1985 .

    (3)     For the purposes of this Act, a determination of the Magistrates' Court or the County Court under subsection (2) is to be taken to be a medical certificate issued in accordance with section 25.



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