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WORKPLACE INJURY REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 2013 (NO. 67 OF 2013) - SECT 78

Employer may request reasons for decision on a claim

    (1)     If the Authority has given notice to a worker or claimant of its decision to accept, or to reject a claim for compensation—

        (a)     in the form of weekly payments; or

        (b)     under Division 5 of Part 5 of this Act or section 98C or 98E of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 ; or

        (c)     in respect of the death of a worker—

the employer may, in writing, request the Authority to provide a written statement of the reasons for its decision.

    (2)     The Authority must, within 28 days after receiving a request under subsection (1), comply with the request.

    (3)     No proceedings may be brought against the Authority in respect of any question or other matter arising under this section.



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