Bill No. |
288 |
Long Title |
The purpose of this Bill is to -
1. Ensure the workers' compensation system balances the interests of workers and employers; 2. Establish a fair and efficient system with more stable and cost efficient protection for employers while providing improved levels of support and compensation to injured workers; 3. Incorporate changes to scheme design, the structure and role of the Commission and rectification of unintended consequences of past legislative change; and
4. To reduce the level of complexity, barriers and delays inherent in the current common law system. |
Status |
Assented to 11/09/2004
Royal Assent given 9 Nov 2004 as Act No. 42 of 2004. This Act comes into operation on a day fixed by Proclamation (see Assent and Commencement information for Acts)
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