Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered RegulationsIf a loss (other than the impairment of the back, neck or pelvis) may be compensated by a combination of items in schedule 1 (Compensation for loss) or by a proportionate loss of a single item, the loss is to be compensated by a proportionate loss of the single item.
Examples
1 Loss of 2 or more fingers is compensated as a proportionate loss of the hand.
2 Loss of a hand includes the loss of the thumb and other fingers of the hand and is compensated as a loss, or proportionate loss, of the hand.
3 Loss of an arm at or above the elbow includes the loss of the arm below the elbow and loss of the hand and is compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the arm at or above the elbow.
4 Loss of a leg at or above the knee includes the loss of the leg below the knee and loss of the foot and is compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the leg at or above the knee.
5 Loss of a leg below the knee includes the loss of the foot and is to be compensated as a loss, or a proportionate loss, of the leg below the knee.
Note An example is part of the regulation, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).