Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION RULES 2002 (NO 21 OF 2002) - REG 16

    (1)     A respondent to an application may file an answer.

Note     If a form is approved under the Act, s 222 (Approved forms) for an answer, the form must be used.

    (2)     The answer must be filed within 28 days after the day the respondent is served with the application, or within any other time the court orders.

    (3)     A party who is included as a third party respondent may file an answer to the notice that includes the party within 28 days of being served with the notice, or within any other time the court orders.

    (4)     The copies required by the registrar on filing of an answer are—

        (a)     1 for the applicant; and

        (b)     1 for each other respondent; and

        (c)     for each other respondent who is an employer other than a
self-insurer—1 for the respondent's insurer.