Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION RULES 2002 (NO 21 OF 2002) - REG 50

    (1)     This rule applies to the arbitration of a claim if the application is by an injured worker.

    (2)     A respondent employer may, before the day set for the arbitration, act under subrule (3) or (4).

    (3)     The respondent may file notice that the employer admits liability and submits to an award of the court for the payment of the amount of weekly compensation stated in the notice.

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

    (4)     The respondent may—

        (a)     file notice that the employer admits liability and submits to an award of the court for the payment of a lump sum amount of compensation, sufficient to cover the employer's liability on the claim, stated in the notice; and

        (b)     pay the amount into court.

    (5)     A respondent filing notice under this rule must serve a copy of the notice on each other party to the arbitration.