Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION RULES 2002 (NO 21 OF 2002) - REG 32

    (1)     This rule applies if—

        (a)     a dependant, or the personal representative, of a dead worker asks that a claim be decided by arbitration; and

        (b)     the amount of compensation payable to the dependants of the dead worker is not an issue in the arbitration.

    (2)     The employer is not a respondent in the arbitration if the employer has paid the amount of compensation—

        (a)     to the applicant; or

        (b)     into court to be dealt with as the court directs.