Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION RULES 2002 (NO 21 OF 2002) - REG 52

    (1)     An employer who is party to an arbitration may, before the day set for the arbitration—

        (a)     file notice that—

              (i)     the employer does not admit to liability on the claim; or

              (ii)     the employer submits to an award of the court for the payment of the amount of weekly compensation stated in the notice but does not admit liability on the claim; and

        (b)     pay into court—

              (i)     an amount sufficient to cover the liability the employer would have on the claim if the employer did not deny liability; or

              (ii)     the amount stated in the notice.

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