Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SAFETY, REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION (DEFENCE-RELATED CLAIMS) ACT 1988 - SECT 142

  (1)   The functions of the MRCC include:

  (a)   determining defence - related claims under this Act accurately and quickly; and

  (b)   arranging the payment of compensation, and the provision of rehabilitation or treatment (including treatment provided under the MRCA or the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 ), as a result of the making of defence - related claims.

  (2)   In performing the function referred to in paragraph   (1)(a), the MRCC:

  (a)   is to be guided by equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities; and

  (b)   is not required to conduct a hearing; and

  (c)   is not bound by the rules of evidence.

  (4)   The MRCC has power to do all things necessary or convenient to be done for, or in connection with, the performance of functions conferred by subsection   (1).