QueenslandWorkers’
Compensation Act 1990WORKERS’COMPENSATIONREGULATION1992Reprinted as in force on 30 July
1996(includes amendments up to SL No. 161 of
1996)Warning—see last endnote for uncommenced
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s15s4Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992WORKERS’ COMPENSATION REGULATION1992[as amended by all amendments that
commenced on or before 30 July 1996]˙Short
title1.ThisregulationmaybecitedastheWorkers’CompensationRegulation
1992.˙Definitions4.In this regulation—“actual expenditure on account of
wages”, by an employer for a worker,means—(a)the
amount of wages actually paid by the employer to or for theworker; or(b)the
amount of wages taken to have been paid by the employer toor
for the worker under this regulation.“AMAguide”meansthe‘GuidestotheEvaluationofPermanentImpairment’
published by the American Medical Association.“applicant”means a person by or for whom an application
is made forcompensation under the Act.“due
date”see section 12(1).“hearinglosstables”meansthehearinglosstablesrecommendedandpublishedbytheNationalAcousticsLaboratoriesoftheCommonwealth.“lower
extremity”see AMA guide.1“ophthalmologists guide”means the
publication ‘A Guide to Members oftheAustralianCollegeofOphthalmologists’publishedbythe1Under
the AMA guide, the lower extremity has 6 sections, namely, the
foot, thehindfoot, the ankle, the leg, the knee and
the hip.
s46s4Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992Australian College of
Ophthalmologists.“periodofinsurance”meanstheperiodofaccidentinsurancecoverspecified in a
policy, policy renewal certificate or premium notice.“permanent impairment”, of whole
person, see AMA guide.2“placeofemployment”,insection13,meansaplacewhereworkersengage in the
calling in which they are employed.“premium
notice”means a notice of assessment of premium
issued by theboard under the Act, and includes—(a)inthecaseofthefirstperiodofaccidentinsurancecover—anacceptance
notice for the period shown in the notice; and(b)inthecaseofeachsubsequentperiodofaccidentinsurancecover—a renewal notice for the period shown
in the notice.“schedule of rates”means the
schedule of rates set out in schedule 1.“upper
extremity”see AMA guide.3“wages”means the total
amount paid or provided by an employer by wayof—(a)money; or(b)entitlements having monetary value;to
or on account of a worker as wages, salary or other earnings,
butdoes not include—(c)allowances payable in relation to
any—(i)travelling;(ii)car;(iii)removal;(iv)meal;(v)education;2UndertheAMAguide,percentageofpermanentimpairmentisoftenexpressedas a
percentage of permanent impairment of the whole person.3UndertheAMAguide,theupperextremityhas4parts,namely,thehand,thewrist, the elbow and the
shoulder.
s67s8Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992(vi)living in the
country or away from home;(vii) entertainment;(viii)clothing;(ix)tools;(x)vehicle expenses; and(d)contributionbyanemployertoaschemeforsuperannuationbenefits for a
worker, other than contribution made from moneypayable to the
worker; and(e)lump sum payments on termination of a
worker’s services for—(i)superannuation;(ii)accrued holidays;(iii)long
service leave;(iv)any other
purpose; and(f)an amount payable under section
123A(1) of the Act.4†PART 2—INSURANCE
UNDER THE ACT˙Application for policy6.An application for a policy for
accident insurance must be made to theboard in the
approved form.˙Policies and renewals8.(1)On payment of
the premium shown as payable in an acceptancenoticeissuedbytheboardtoanemployer,theboardmustissuetotheemployerapolicy,intheapprovedform,fortheperiodofinsurancementioned in the
notice.4Section 123A of the Act (Employer
excess)
s88s8Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992(2)If the board issues an adjustment of
premium notice to an employerinsured under a
policy, the board must give the employer a policy renewalcertificate, in the approved form, for the
period of insurance mentioned inthe
notice.(3)The policy renewal certificate must be
given to the employer—(a)onpaymentofthefurtherpremiumshowninthenoticeaspayable to the board; or(b)if
no further premium is payable—when the notice is given to
theemployer.(4)A
policy or policy renewal certificate has no force or effect until
thepremium, or further premium, payable to the
board in relation to the policyor its renewal
has been received by the board.(5)If
the board enters into a contract of insurance mentioned in part
5,theboardmayaddtoapolicy,byendorsementorotherwise,suchprovisions as it considers necessary relating
to—(a)insurance of the employer’s risk;
or(b)any other person mentioned in part
5;as are appropriate to the particular case,
and the provisions of part 5 apply tothe policy to the
extent that it relates to the risk under that contract.(6)In this section—“further
premium”includes—(a)arrears of premium; and(b)interest on premium under section 11(4);
and(c)additional premium for late payment
under section 12; and(d)additional
premium under section 13(5); and(e)a
payment or penalty payable under section 50(2) of the Act;
and(f)anotheramount,including,forexample,anexcessundersection 123A of the Act5or
surcharge, payable to the board underthe Act.5Section 123A (Employer
excess)
s99s9Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992˙Assessment of premium9.(1)Theboardmustassesspremiumpayableunderapolicyforaccidentorotherinsuranceforeachperiodofinsuranceshowninapremium
notice.(2)Premium must be assessed using, as the
basis for calculating it, areasonable
estimate of amounts the insured employer will pay to workers
aswages for the period of insurance.(3)The board must assess premium in
accordance with the schedule ofrates.(4)However, if the policy relates to
government workers, the board may,at the board’s
option, assess premium at the rate decided by the board
aftertaking actuarial advice.(5)Subsections (1) to (4)—(a)do
not apply to a default assessment of premium;6and(b)are subject to
subsections (6) to (9).(6)If the case is
one where, in accordance with the Act—(a)an
employer is required to insure against liability to—(i)a contractor declared by the Act to be
a worker; or(ii)a worker
employed by the contractor; or(b)a
person is liable for payment of premium appropriate to workcarried out under a contract made by the
person;the premium payable—(c)is
to be assessed by the board at the rates set out in the
scheduleof rates—(i)in
the case of a contract for labour only—in relation to 100%of
the contract price; and(ii)in the case of a
contract for labour and plant or labour andmaterials—in
relation to 50% of the contract price; and(iii)inthecaseofacontractforlabourandplantand6Default assessments are made under
section 53 (Default assessment) of the Act.
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Compensation Regulation 1992materials—in
relation to 331/3% of
the contract price; and(d)inacaseotherthanonementionedinparagraph(c)—istobefixed by the
board in accordance with this regulation.(7)If
in any case there are 2 or more contractors, such as are
mentionedinsubsection(6)(a),whoarepartiestoacontract,premiumpayableinrelation to each of them is to be
assessed as prescribed by subsection (6)(c)but the contract
price is to be taken as that proportion of the price to
whicheach is entitled.(8)In
assessing premium payable for a sharefarmer, the weekly wage
ofthe sharefarmer is taken to be not less than
the weekly wage under anyrelevant award or industrial agreement
or, if there is no relevant award oragreement, not
less than 50% of QOTE.(9)In assessing
premium payable for a director or trustee, the weeklywage
of the director or trustee is taken to be the greater of—(a)the amount of wages actually paid;
or(b)75% of QOTE.(10)Theboardmaydiscountpremiumassessedaspayablebyanemployer, or a class of employer,
because of any circumstance accepted bythe board as
reducing the risk carried by the board under the policy issued
tothat employer or to an employer of that
class.(11)Discount under
subsection (10) may be free of conditions or subjectto
conditions imposed by the board.˙Value
of board and lodging10.(1)Thissectionappliesifboardis,oristobe,providedbyanemployer to a worker during a period of
insurance.(2)The value of board provided is taken
to be wages paid, or to be paid,by the employer
to the worker.(3)For each week board is, or is to be,
provided, the value of board isnot less
than—(a)the weekly allowance for board
provided for under the award orindustrial
agreement governing the calling in which the worker isengaged; or
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1111s 11Workers’
Compensation Regulation 1992(b)if
paragraph (a) does not apply—6% of QOTE.(4)In
this section—“board”includes
lodging.˙Payment of premium11.(1)An
employer must pay to the board the premium shown in thepremium notice.(2)Thepremiummustbepaidonorbeforethedayforpaymentprescribed under part 4 of the Act, or, if a
payment date is shown in thenotice, that
payment date.(3)However,theboardmayacceptpaymentofthepremiumbyinstalments under an instalment plan
decided by the board if the board issatisfied payment
of the premium by the due date would impose financialhardship on the employer.(4)The
instalment plan must include the following conditions—(a)interest, at an annual rate equal to
the last rate published by theReserve Bank of
Australia as Interest Rates and Yields—CapitalMarketfor10yearTreasurybonds,atwhicheverof1July,1 October, 1
January or 1 April is last before the day the boarddecided to accept payment of the premium by
instalments, mustbe added to the amount of each
instalment;(b)interest must be calculated from the
day for payment of premiumprescribedunderpart4oftheAct,orshowninthepremiumnotice;(c)theinterestratethatappliesatthestartoftheinstalmentplanremains constant until the plan ends;(d)onacceptanceoftheinstalmentplan,theemployermust,ifrequiredbytheboard,immediatelygivetotheboardabillofexchange for the amount of each instalment
plus the appropriateamount of interest;(e)if the bill of exchange is not paid on
the day it becomes payable,the total amount
of unpaid instalments and interest on outstandinginstalmentstothatdayimmediatelybecomespayabletothe
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Compensation Regulation 1992board, and the
policy for which the premium is payable ceases tohave
effect.˙Additional premium for late
payment12.(1)If—(a)the premium payable under a premium
notice; or(b)theamountbywhichafinalassessmentofpremiumbyanindustrial magistrate or the
Industrial Court exceeds the amountof default
assessment paid under section 55(2) of the Act;is not paid on or
before the date on which it becomes due and payable asprescribedbytheAct,orasshowninthepremiumnotice,(“theduedate”) and payment of
the amount under an instalment plan has not beenaccepted by the board under section 11, the
additional premium payableunder the Act is—(c)in
the case of payment to the board within 30 days following
thedue date—an amount that is 5% of the
relevant amount; and(d)in the case of
payment to the board after 30 days following thedue
date—an amount that is 10% of the relevant amount.(2)In a case, or class of case,
determined by the board the additionalpremium payable
under the Act includes an amount calculated on—(a)the
relevant amount under subsection (1)(a) or (b); or(b)suchrelevantamountandtheadditionalpremiumundersubsection
(1)(c) or (d);as the board determines, at the rate per
annum mentioned in section 11(4)(a)as at whichever
of the dates—1 July, 1 October, 1 January or 1 April—lastprecedestheduedate,fortheperiodfromtheduedate,oralaterdatedeterminedbytheboard,untiltherelevantamountandalladditionalpremium is paid
to the board.˙Adjustment and variation of
premium13.(1)The premium paid
in relation to each period of insurance is to beadjusted in accordance with the employer’s
actual expenditure on account ofwages during the
period, and to that end—
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1313s 13Workers’
Compensation Regulation 1992(a)before 31 August in each year each employer
is to lodge with theboard a declaration of wages and
contracts—(i)in the approved form; or(ii)withtheboard’sapprovalfirstobtained,insomeotherformat acceptable to the board; and(b)onlodgmentofsuchdeclaration,theboardistoassesstheamount of premium payable by the employer in
relation to thelast preceding period of insurance.(2)Thedeclarationofcontractsneedonlysetoutcontractsfortheperformance of work for which $2 000 or
more has been paid.(3)However,theboardmayrequiremoreinformationaboutothercontracts by
written notice given to the employer.(4)If,onassessmentofpremiumpayablebyanemployerundersubsection (1),
the amount of premium paid by the employer in relation tothe
last preceding period of insurance—(a)is
greater than the amount of premium so assessed and, whereappropriate, varied, the board is to—(i)refund the amount overpaid to the
employer; or(ii)reduce the
premium payable by the employer in relation tothenextfollowingperiodofinsurancebytheamountoverpaid;
or(iii)reduce premiums
that are payable by the employer and are inarrears;whichever is appropriate in the board’s
opinion;(b)islessthantheamountsoassessedand,whereappropriate,varied, the
employer is to pay the amount of the deficit to theboard—(i)by
the due date for payment of premium as shown in thepremium notice for the next following period
of insurance,or as prescribed by the Act, as the case may
be; or(ii)if, for the next
following period of insurance, premium hasbeenpaidornopremiumispayable,bytheduedateforpaymentofsuchdeficitasshowninapremiumnotice
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1992s 13Aissued in
relation to the amount of the deficit.(5)An
employer who fails to comply with subsection (1)(a) is to pay
anadditional premium in accordance with the
provision set out in column 2 ofthe following
table opposite the time, next following the date prescribed
bysubsection(1)andsetoutincolumn1ofthetable,whentheemployercomplieswiththesubsectionbylodgingadeclarationofwagesandcontracts.TABLEColumn 1Time of lodgment
of declarationColumn 2Additional
premiumOnorafter1Septemberandnotlater than 31 October in 1
calendaryearOnorafter1Novemberandnotlaterthan30Novemberin1
calendar yearOnorafter1Decemberandnotlater than 31 December in 1
calendaryearOnorafter1Januaryinthenextcalendar
year5%ofassessedpremiumfortheperiodofinsurancetowhichthedeclarationrelates,or$5.00,whichever is
greater;10% of assessed premium for theperiodofinsurancetowhichthedeclarationrelates,or$10.00,whichever is
greater;15% of assessed premium for theperiodofinsurancetowhichthedeclarationrelates,or$15.00,whichever is
greater;20%ofassessedpremiumfortheperiodofinsurancetowhichthedeclarationrelates,or$20.00,whichever is
greater.˙Demerit charges13A.(1)Demerit charges are made on an employer’s
policy for a periodof insurance if, during the period, the
amount of compensation payable to orfortheemployer’sworkersis75%ormoreoftheamountpayableaspremium by the employer for the
period.
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1992s 13A(2)Demerit charges
made on an employer’s policy for a first demeritperiod are fixed as follows—(a)for a level 1 demerit—nil;(b)for a level 2 demerit—nil;(c)for a level 3 demerit—20% of
premium;(b)for a level 4 demerit—25% of
premium;(c)for a level 5 demerit—30% of
premium.(3)Demeritchargesmadeonanemployer’spolicyforasubsequentdemerit period
are varied for the period as follows—(a)for
a level 1 demerit—20% of premium;(b)for
a level 2 demerit—40% of premium;(c)for
a level 3 demerit—65% of premium;(d)for
a level 4 demerit—90% of premium;(e)for
a level 5 demerit—100% of premium.(4)An
employer’s policy attracts—(a)a“level 1 demerit”if the amount of
compensation paid to or forthe employer’s
workers during a period of insurance is at least75%,
but less than 100%, of the amount payable as premium bythe
employer for the period; and(b)a“level 2 demerit”if the amount of
compensation paid to or forthe employer’s
workers during a period of insurance is at least100%, but less than 125%, of the amount
payable as premium bythe employer for the period;
and(c)a“level 3
demerit”if the amount of compensation paid to or
forthe employer’s workers during a period of
insurance is at least125%, but less than 150%, of the
amount payable as premium bythe employer for
the period; and(d)a“level 4
demerit”if the amount of compensation paid to or
forthe employer’s workers during a period of
insurance is at least150%, but less than 200%, of the
amount payable as premium bythe employer for
the period; and(e)a“level 5
demerit”if the amount of compensation paid to or
for
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1992s 13Athe employer’s
workers during a period of insurance is not lessthan
200% of the amount payable as premium by the employerfor
the period.(5)For this section, the following types
of compensation are not to betaken into
account in deciding whether the amount of compensation
payableto or for the employer’s workers during a
period of insurance is 75% ormore of the
amount payable as premium by the employer for the period—(a)compensation payable for journey
claims;(b)compensation payable for claims for
hearing loss;(c)compensation payable for recess
claims;(d)weekly payments to dependents of
deceased workers.(6)In this section—“assessed”,inrelationtopremium,meansassessedattherelevantpremium rates
under the schedule of rates.“demerit
period”, for an employer, means a period of
insurance for whicha demerit charge is made on the employer’s
policy.“employer”does not include
the employer of a household worker.“first demerit
period”means a period of insurance that is not
preceded byanother demerit period.“recessclaim”meansaclaimforaninjuryarisingincircumstancesmentioned in
section 91(2)(a)(ii) of the Act.7“journey claim”meansaclaimforaninjuryarisingincircumstancesmentioned in
section 91(2)(b) or (4) of the Act.“premium”,foranemployerforaperiodofinsurance,meansthepremium assessed at the end of the
period on the employer’s actualexpenditureonaccountofwagesduringtheperiodbeforeanyadjustmentforarrears,meritbonus,demeritchargeoremployerexcess.“subsequentdemeritperiod”means a demerit
period that immediatelyfollows another demerit period.7Section 91 of the Act (Injuries that
arise out of or in the course of employment)
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1992s 14˙Surcharge13B.(1)A surcharge is
payable by an employer for a policy unless theminimum premium
mentioned in schedule 1, section 5, is payable for thepolicy.(2)The
amount of the surcharge for a period of insurance, or part of
aperiod of insurance, is fixed at the greater
of—(a)6.4% of the employer’s premium for the
period; or(b)$5.00.(3)In
this section—“assessed”see section
13A.“employer”see section
13A.“premium”see section
13A.˙Cancellation of policy on ceasing to
employ14.(1)An employer who
wishes to cancel a policy because the employerhas ceased to
employ workers is to lodge with the board—(a)written notice of—(i)havingceasedtoemployworkers,onandfromadatespecified in the
notice; and(ii)the employer’s
wish to cancel the policy; and(b)details of wages and contracts requiring
performance of work inrelation to the period commencing on 1
July last preceding theday on which employment of workers
ceased and terminating onthat day.(2)On
receipt of a notice and details mentioned in subsection (1),
theboardistoassessthepremiumpayablebytheemployerfortheperiodduring which the employer was required by the
Act to maintain a policy.(3)If the premium
paid by the employer for the period mentioned insubsection (2)—(a)isgreaterthantheamountofpremiumassessedundersubsection (2),
the board is to refund to the employer the amount
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Compensation Regulation 1992overpaid;
or(b)islessthantheamountofpremiumassessedundersubsection (2),
the employer is to pay to the board the amount ofthe
deficit on or before the due date for payment of the deficit
asshown in a final premium notice issued in
relation to the amountof the deficit or as prescribed by the
Act, as the case may be.˙Objection to and
appeal from board’s assessment15.An
employer, or other person, required to pay a premium (other
thana premium payable under a default assessment)
or a deficit mentioned insection 14 who is dissatisfied with the
premium or amount of deficit shownin a premium
notice as payable is entitled—(a)to
object to the board; and(b)to appeal to an
industrial magistrate and the Industrial Court;and is subject to
the obligations and time limitations prescribed by the Actas if
such premium notice were a default assessment of premium and
theprovisionsofsections54to58oftheActandthisregulationapplyaccordingly.˙Records to be kept16.(1)In
this section—“worker”does not include
a household worker.(2)An employer or contractor must keep
the following documents forsection 75 of the
Act—(a)thetimeandwagesbook,orwagesbook,andtheregisterofemployees, required to be kept under
theIndustrial Relations Act1990;8(b)documents,oraccurateandcompletecopiesofdocuments,requiredtobekeptunderCommonwealthlawforpayments8Seesection496(Timeandwagesrecordofawardemployees),section497(Wagesrecordofnon-awardemployees)andsection498(Registerofemployees).
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Compensation Regulation 1992madetotheemployer’sworkersorcontractorsfortheperformance of work, including, for
example—(i)group certificates;(ii)group employer’s
reconciliation statements;(iii)prescribedpaymentsystempayer’sreconciliationstatements;(c)theperson’sprofitandlossaccount(totheextentitrelatestoamounts paid for wages for workers, or to
contractors);(d)each contract for the performance of
work.(3)However, a document mentioned in
subsection (2)(b) or (c) need notcontaininformationanemployerorcontractorreasonablybelievesisconfidential and not necessary to
enable the board to work out the person’sactual
expenditure on wages or for contracts for the period to which
thedocument relates.Examples—1.
Income and profit lines.2. Tax file numbers.(4)The duty imposed by subsection (2)
does not extend to preservationof a record
mentioned—(a)if the board has given to the employer
notification, that remainsoperative, that preservation of the
record is not required; or(b)if, where a
company is the employer, the company is wound up.(5)A sharefarmer who, under section 8(8)
of the Act, is a worker—(a)is to keep or
cause to be kept—(i)anaccuraterecordofthesharefarmer’swagesundertherelevantsharefarmingagreementbetweenthesharefarmerand the owner of
the farm; and(ii)anaccuraterecordofallmoneysreceivedorpaidbythesharefarmerinconnectionwithsuchsharefarmingagreement;
and(iii)if the
sharefarmer employs a worker for the sharefarmingagreement—documentsofthetypementionedin
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Compensation Regulation 1992subsection (2);
and(b)istofurnishtotheboard,oranofficeroftheboard,within30
days following receipt by the sharefarmer of a notice given
bythe board, or an officer of the board, to do
so—(i)a record mentioned in paragraph (a);
or(ii)particulars of
wages paid or received by the sharefarmer inany period;
and(c)is to furnish to the owner of the farm
to which the sharefarmingagreementrelates,within14daysfollowingreceiptbythesharefarmer of a notice given by the
owner to do so—(i)particulars of wages paid, or to be
paid, to the sharefarmerunder the relevant sharefarming
agreement in the period inrelation to which the owner is
required by the Act or thisregulation to
furnish to the board a declaration of wages andcontracts;
and(ii)particulars of
the amounts paid by the sharefarmer in suchperiod,orduetobepaidattheendofsuchperiod,onaccount of wages of each class of
worker employed by thesharefarmerinsuchperiodinconnectionwiththesharefarming agreement.(6)If a sharefarmer fails to comply with
subsection (5)(c), the owner ofthe farm is to
give written notice of the failure to the board, within 14
daysfollowing the failure.˙Employer’s duty after report of injury17.On request by the board, or an officer
of the board authorised by theboard for the
purposes of this section, the employer of a worker who hassuffered injury—(a)istopermittheauthorisedofficer,asoftenastheofficerreasonably
requires, to inspect—(i)the place where
the injury was suffered; and(ii)premises under the employer’s control where
any calling isengaged in by workers; and
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to furnish, as directed by the authorised officer, so far as
theemployer is able to do so, such information
and assistance as isreasonablyrequiredbytheofficerinthecircumstancesofthecase.†PART
3—APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATIONUNDER THE
ACT˙Application for compensation18.(1)Application for
compensation under the Act must be made in theapproved
form.(2)The applicant is to furnish to the
board—(a)proof of injury and its cause;
and(b)proof of the nature, extent and
duration of incapacity resultingfrom the injury;
and(c)if the injury is, or results in, the
death of a worker, proof of—(i)the
death; and(ii)the identity of
the deceased; and(iii)the relationship
to the deceased and dependency of personsclaiming to be
dependants of the deceased;to such extent as
the board reasonably requires.˙Medical practitioner’s certificate19.(1)The certificate
of a registered medical practitioner required by theAct
to accompany an application must be in the approved form except in
thecase mentioned in subsection (2).(2)If the worker injured is one mentioned
in section 4(d)(i) of the Act,the board is to
accept from the registered medical practitioner who attendsthe
worker a manuscript certificate that is substantially to the effect
of theform approved for subsection
(1).
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Compensation Regulation 1992(3)Aregisteredmedicalpractitionerwhoattendsaworkerwhohassufferedaninjury,istofurnishtotheboardadetailedreportontheworker’s
condition, within 10 days following receipt by the practitioner
ofthe board’s request to do so.(4)The fee payable to the registered
medical practitioner for such reportisanamountacceptedbythegeneralmanagertobereasonablehavingregard to the relevant table of costs for the
time being notified by the boardas acceptable for
the purposes of the Act.˙Where medical
practitioner not available20.(1)If,becausearegisteredmedicalpractitionerisnotavailabletoattendaworkerwhohassufferedaninjury,amedicalcertificateasprescribed is not lodged with an application,
the applicant is to complete andlodge with the
board a declaration in the approved form.(2)A
declaration in relation to a non-fatal injury—(a)can
be accepted by the board only once in relation to injury to
aworker in any 1 incident; and(b)is acceptable proof of incapacity of
an injured worker for a periodof not more than
3 days.˙Medical examination of applicant21.(1)A requisition
issued by the board to an applicant to submit to apersonal examination by a registered person
who is not employed by theboard under a contract of service must
be in writing and specify—(a)thenameoftheregisteredpersonengagedtomaketheexamination; and(b)if
the registered person is a specialist medical practitioner,
thefield of specialty; and(c)the
day, time and place when and where the examination is to bemade.(2)An
applicant is not to be required to submit to a personal
examinationby a registered person more often than the
board considers necessary toestablish the
applicant’s entitlement to compensation under the Act.
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Compensation Regulation 1992(3)Aregisteredpersonwhomakesapersonalexaminationofanapplicant for the purposes of the Act
on the board’s requisition is to furnishto the
board—(a)a written report on the examination;
and(b)an itemised account in relation to the
examination;within 3 days following the making of the
examination.(4)Feespayabletoaregisteredpersoninrelationtoapersonalexamination of an
applicant—(a)are payable by the board; and(b)are payable for—(i)making the examination; and(ii)furnishing the
report to the board; and(c)are the costs
accepted by the general manager to be reasonablehavingregardtotherelevanttableofcostsforthetimebeingnotified by the board as acceptable for the
purposes of the Act.˙Payment for
treatment arranged by employer22.(1)With
the authority of the board first obtained, an employer may,onbehalfoftheboard,makearrangementsoragreementswithanyregistered medical practitioner,
hospital or institution for provision of—(a)medical treatment; or(b)hospitalisation; or(c)medical aid;to a worker who
has suffered injury.(2)Theboardmayratifyarrangementsoragreementssuchasarementionedinsubsection(1)madebyanemployerwithoutthepriorauthority of the
board if the board is satisfied that—(a)the
case was one of emergency; and(b)intheinterestsofaninjuredworkeritwasnecessarythatimmediate action be taken.
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Compensation Regulation 1992(3)Arrangements or agreements ratified by the
board are to be taken tohave been made by the employer with the
authority of, and on behalf of, theboard.(4)Theboardisliabletopaythereasonableexpensesofmedicaltreatment,hospitalisationormedicalaidprovidedtoaninjuredworkerunder
arrangements or agreements made, or taken to have been made,
withthe authority of and on behalf of the board
under this section, as if the boardwere party to the
arrangements or agreements.˙Special medical treatment etc.23.(1)Iftheboardisofopinionthattheinjurysufferedbyaworkerwould
be amenable to—(a)special medical treatment; or(b)special hospitalisation; or(c)special medical aid;theboardmaymakearrangementsoragreementsforprovisionofsuchspecial
treatment, hospitalisation or aid.(2)The
board is to pay from the fund the cost of any special
treatment,hospitalisationoraidprovidedtoaworkerunderarrangementsoragreements made under subsection (1) less any
payment of the cost madeby the Crown in right of the
Commonwealth or the State.(3)If a worker
refuses to receive any such special medical treatment,hospitalisation or medical aid, the worker’s
entitlement to compensationundertheActterminatesasfromthedateofsuchrefusalunlessitisproved—(a)thattheriskofsuchtreatment,hospitalisationoraidwasnotinconsiderable in view of the serious nature
of the injury sufferedby the worker; and(b)if
the worker’s death has ensued, that death from the worker’sinjury was not likely to have been avoided
had the worker notrefused or, in any other case, that the
worker’s incapacity is notprolonged or aggravated by reason of
the worker’s refusal.(4)The board may
make arrangements with any person or authority that,
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the meaning of the Act, to provide to a worker whose injuryrequires it hospitalisation to the extent
prescribed by section 148 of the Actin relation to a
public hospital within the meaning of the Act.(5)The
board is not to make an arrangement under subsection (4)
thatwould render the board liable to make in
relation to hospitalisation providedunder the
arrangement a payment greater than the amount prescribed for
thetime being by section 149 of the Act.˙Examination of witnesses concerning
application for compensation24.(1)Ifthegeneralmanageroranofficerauthorisedbythegeneralmanagerforthepurposesofthissectionreasonablysuspectsthatanypersonhasinformationorrecordsrelevanttoanapplicationmadeforcompensation under the Act, the general
manager or such officer, by writtennotice, may
summon the person—(a)to attend at a time and place
specified in the notice; and(b)tobethenandthereexaminedonmattersrelevanttotheapplication;
and(c)to produce at such examination,
records of a description specifiedin the
notice.(2)ApersontakinganexaminationofwitnessesconcerninganapplicationmadeforcompensationundertheAct,oranyjusticeofthepeace or commissioner for declarations,
is authorised to administer an oathto any person
appearing as a witness at such examination that the answersgiven
to all questions asked of the witness will be true.(3)A person summoned as authorised by
subsection (1)—(a)mustattendatthetimeandplacespecifiedinthenoticeofsummons and at all times and places to
which the examination inquestionisadjournedfromtimetotime,unlessthepersonisexcusedfromsuchattendancebythepersontakingtheexamination; and(b)may
be legally represented; and(c)must
not, without reasonable excuse, fail to make full and truedisclosure of—
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information within the person’s knowledge; and(ii)allrecordsofadescriptionspecifiedinthenoticeofsummons in the person’s possession or
control;relevant to the matters on which the
examination is taken.(4)It is reasonable
excuse for a person to fail to answer a question ordisclose a record if answering the question
or disclosing the record mighttend to
incriminate the person.(5)If a person is
summoned under subsection (1), the person is entitledto be
paid by the board the person’s reasonable expenses in connection
withthe attendance including reasonable expenses
for—(a)travelling; and(b)loss
of income; and(c)legal representation.(6)Forthepurposesofsubsection(5),theboard,indeterminingtheperson’s reasonable expenses, is to have
regard to—(a)in the case of travelling
expenses—(i)ifpublictransportisavailable—theactualcostofthetransport; or(ii)if
public transport is not available—the rate payable to anofficer of the public service for official
use of the officer’sprivate motor vehicle; and(b)inthecaseoflegalexpenses—costspayabletoasolicitoronhearing under theMagistrates
Courts Rules 1960, schedule 5, inrelation to an
amount up to $750.˙Hearing and determination of
application by industrial magistrate25.(1)If,undersection104oftheAct,theboardoraclaimanthasrequired that an application for compensation
under the Act be heard by anindustrial
magistrate, the board or, as the case may be, claimant is to file
inthe appropriate office of the clerk of the
Magistrates Court an application forsuchhearinginaccordancewiththefollowingprovisionsofthissubsection—
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Compensation Regulation 1992(a)theapplicationforthehearingmustbefiledwithin60daysfollowing the
making of the requisition under section 104 of theAct,
or, in a particular case, within such extended period as maybe
allowed in that case under subsection (2);(b)if
the application for compensation to be so heard is in relation
toinjury to a worker mentioned in section
4(d)(i) of the Act, theapplication for the hearing must be
filed in the office of the clerkof the
Magistrates Court in the Magistrates Court district of thecentral division of the Brisbane
district;(c)if the application for compensation to
be so heard is in relation toinjury to a
worker other than one mentioned in paragraph (b), theapplication for the hearing must be
filed—(i)intheofficeoftheclerkoftheMagistratesCourtintheMagistratesCourtsdistrictofthecentraldivisionoftheBrisbane
district; or(ii)intheofficeoftheclerkoftheMagistratesCourtintheMagistrates
Courts district in which the injury happened.(2)If,beforeorafterexpiryofthe60dayperiodmentionedinsubsection(1)(a),applicationismadetoanindustrialmagistrateforextension of that period for the purpose of
filing an application for a hearingand
determination, the industrial magistrate, if satisfied that—(a)there is good and sufficient reason
that the application cannot, orcould not, be
filed in that period; and(b)extension of
time should be allowed;may,byorder,allowanextensionofthatperiodbutsothatthe60dayperiod and the extension allowed does not
exceed 6 months following themaking of the
relevant requisition under section 104 of the Act.(3)Anapplicationforextensionoftimemaybemadeundersubsection(2)bytheboardoraclaimantregardlessofwhomadetherequisitionundersection104oftheActforahearingbyanindustrialmagistrate.
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for fixing lump sum compensation for injury resulting inpermanent impairment26.The
amount of a worker’s entitlement to lump sum compensation
forinjury resulting in permanent impairment is
the amount worked out underthetableofinjuriesfortheinjuryatthedaytheofferoflumpsumcompensation is made.†PART
4—HEARINGS BY INDUSTRIALMAGISTRATES˙Procedure for hearing27.(1)Immediately on filing in the appropriate
office of a clerk of theMagistrates Court of—(a)a statement for the purposes of
section 55 of the Act or section 15of this
regulation; or(b)an application or reference under any
provision of the Act for ahearing and determination by an
industrial magistrate; or(c)an application
for extension of time prescribed by the Act or thisregulation within which application or
reference for a hearing anddetermination by
an industrial magistrate may be made;the clerk is to
arrange with an industrial magistrate a time and place for
thehearing of the matter and is to notify the
persons concerned accordingly.(2)The
board is to furnish to the appropriate clerk of the
MagistratesCourt—(a)all
approved forms and statements lodged with the board by anemployer or an applicant that are relevant
to the subject matter ofthe hearing; and(b)astatementoffactsknowntotheboardthatarerelevanttoareference for the purposes of section
119 of the Act.
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Compensation Regulation 1992˙Procedural requirements on hearing28.(1)If—(a)the condition of a worker who has, or
is said to have, sufferedinjury; or(b)the
cause, nature or extent of injury or of incapacity arising
frominjury;is relevant to
the subject matter of a hearing, the industrial magistrate
mayrequire to be adduced such medical evidence
in the matter as the industrialmagistrateconsidersappropriate,andmayactonthatevidenceastheindustrial
magistrate considers proper.(2)An
industrial magistrate—(a)is to give the
decision in a hearing in open court; and(b)is
to furnish a written copy of the decision to each person
affectedby the decision.˙Adjournment of hearing29.(1)If
at a hearing, or before a hearing is commenced, the
industrialmagistrate before whom the hearing is to be
held is satisfied that—(a)the procedures
for the hearing have been taken in the incorrectMagistrates Court district; or(b)the hearing could be held more
conveniently—(i)atsomeotherplaceorbeforesomeotherindustrialmagistrate,havingregardtothedifficultyorexpenseofproducing witnesses, or other good and
sufficient reason; or(ii)at some future
date;the industrial magistrate may adjourn the
matter for hearing accordingly.(2)Ifamatterisadjournedforhearingbeforesomeotherindustrialmagistrate—(a)the
industrial magistrate who orders the adjournment is to send
allrecords relevant to the matter in possession
of the magistrate tothe appropriate clerk of the
Magistrates Court; and
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Compensation Regulation 1992(b)theindustrialmagistratetowhomthematterisadjournedhasjurisdictiontohearanddeterminethematterasifithadbeenbrought before
that magistrate in the first instance.˙Correction of defects in proceedings30.(1)Atanytimebeforeorduringahearingofanymatterforthepurposes of the Act or this regulation,
an industrial magistrate may orderthesupplyofsuchwants,orcorrectionofsuchdefectsanderrors,inproceedings taken with a view to the hearing
as may be necessary for theproper hearing of
such matter.(2)An order under subsection (1) may be
made—(a)on such conditions; and(b)subject to section 31, on such terms
as to costs;as the industrial magistrate considers
just.(3)Allpartiesconcernedaretogiveeffecttoanordermadeundersubsection (1).˙Costs31.(1)Subject to
subsection (2), costs of proceedings before an industrialmagistrate for the purpose of the Act or this
regulation are in the discretionof the
magistrate.(2)If costs in such proceedings are
allowed—(a)being costs in relation to counsel’s
or solicitor’s fees—(i)suchcostsaretakentobethecostspayableundertheMagistrates Courts Rules 1960,
schedule 5, in relation to anamount of $10
000; or(ii)if, because
of—(A)the work involved; or(B)the importance, difficulty or
complexity of the matter towhich the
proceedings relate;the industrial magistrate considers the
amount of costs provided
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Compensation Regulation 1992forundersubparagraph(i)areinadequateremuneration,themagistrate may, by order, allow such costs
(in total or in relationto any item) in an amount up to 1.5
times the amount providedfor under subparagraph (i) (in total
or in relation to that item, asthe case may be)
whereupon such costs are to be as so ordered;and(b)being costs in relation to witnesses’
fees and expenses, such costsare to be in
accordance with theMagistrates Courts Rules 1960,schedule 4; and(c)being costs in relation to bailiff’s fees,
such costs are to be inaccordance with theMagistrates Courts Rules 1960,
schedule 3.(3)Iftheboardisrequiredtopaycostsinahearinginrelationtoawitnesswhoisamedicalpractitionerorotherwiseisofaprofessionaldescription, and
the amount of fees and expenses payable in relation to thewitness by the party that called the witness
exceeds the amount of suchcosts allowed by the industrial
magistrate, the board is authorised to pay, onthe application
of that party, an additional amount on account of such
costs,that the general manager accepts as
reasonable, having regard to the subjectmatter of the
hearing.˙Recovery of costs32.(1)Ifcostshavebeenallowedbyanindustrialmagistrateinanyproceedings for the purposes of the Act
or this regulation, a certificate of themagistrate or the
appropriate clerk of the Magistrates Court must be issuedon
application being made.(2)A certificate as
to costs issued under subsection (1) must specify—(a)the amount of costs payable;
and(b)the parties or persons by, or to whom,
such costs are payable.(3)A certificate as
to costs issued under subsection (1) may be filed in acourt
of competent jurisdiction in action for debt in the amount of
suchcosts as are not duly paid, whereupon—(a)the certificate becomes a record of
that court, and has force andeffect as a
judgment of that court; and(b)proceedings may be taken on such certificate
to enforce payment
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the allowance of costs evidenced by the certificatewere
a judgment of that court.†PART 5—OTHER
INSURANCES˙Insurance of students provided with
work experience under law33.(1)In this
section—(a)areferencetoastudentisareferencetoastudentsuchasismentioned in theEducation
(Student Work Experience) Act 1978,section 10; and(b)a
word or expression has the meaning assigned to it by that
Act.(2)For the purpose of enabling the
corporation to insure itself and keepitself insured
with the board against all sums for which the corporation
maybecome legally liable by way of—(a)compensationundertheActtotheextentprescribedbythissection;
or(b)damages arising in circumstances
creating, independently of theAct or this
section, a legal liability in the corporation, as employerof
the student, to pay damages;in relation to an
injury suffered by a student arising out of or in the courseof
work experience of the student, the board may enter into a contract
ofinsurance with the corporation in accordance
with this section.(3)Aninjurysufferedbyastudentistakentoariseoutoforinthecourse of work experience of the
student if it is suffered—(a)attheplacewhereworkexperienceisbeingprovidedforthestudent;
or(b)subject to subsection (4), while the
student is travelling betweenthe student’s
place of abode or school and the place where workexperience is, or is to be, provided for the
student; or(c)subject to subsection (4), while the
student is travelling betweenany place
mentioned in paragraph (b) and any other place, or is
in
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Compensation Regulation 1992attendance at
any other place, for the purpose of—(i)obtaining a certificate of a registered
person; or(ii)receiving
medical treatment or advice or hospital attention oradvice; or(iii)receiving payment of compensation;inrelationtoinjuryforwhichthestudentisentitledtocompensation under this section, or for the
purpose of—(iv)submitting to
examination by a registered person; or(v)undergoing rehabilitation;under any provision of the Act.(4)An injury suffered by a student is to
be taken as not arising out of orin the course of
work experience if the injury happens—(a)after substantial delay in commencing
travelling—(i)inacasementionedinsubsection(3)(b)—fromaplacewhereworkexperienceisprovidedforthestudenttothestudent’s place of abode or school;
and(ii)inacasementionedinsubsection(3)(c)—fromanysuchother place
mentioned in the subsection to the place wherework experience
is provided for the student, or the student’splace of abode
or school; or(b)during or after a substantial
interruption to or deviation from (andbefore
completion of) travelling mentioned in subsection (3);unless the delay, interruption or deviation
has arisen from circumstancesbeyond the
student’s control.(5)The cover in relation to compensation
under the Act, to the extentprescribedbythissection,thatistobesecuredandmaintainedbythecorporation extends to compensation for
injury prescribed by part 8 of theAct other
than—(a)payment in relation to total or
partial incapacity for work resultingfrom the injury;
and(b)paymentformedicaltreatment,hospitalisationorhospital
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Compensation Regulation 1992attention,rehabilitationoranyprosthesis,orfortravellingexpenses
incurred in connection with any such matter.˙Insurance of students otherwise provided with
work experience34.(1)In this
section—“school”means a
secondary school or special school, that is not a Stateschool, at which is provided secondary
education or special educationthat in the
opinion of the Minister for Education, is the equivalent atleast of secondary education or special
education provided at similarState
schools.“secondary education”means secondary
education within the meaning oftheEducation (General Provisions) Act
1989.“special education”means special
education within the meaning of theEducation
(General Provisions) Act 1989.“student”means a person
who is of or over the age of 14 years and isenrolled in a
school.“work experience”means work
experience mentioned in theEducation(Student Work Experience) Act 1978.(2)The board may
enter into a contract of insurance with the personhaving control of a school under which
contract the board is liable to paycompensationundertheAct,totheextentprescribedbythissection,inrelation to injury suffered by a
student attending the school arising out of orinthecourseofworkexperienceofthestudentprovidedunderanarrangementmadeinaccordancewiththeEducation(StudentWorkExperience) Act
1978.(3)Aninjurysufferedbyastudentistakentoariseoutoforinthecourse of work experience of the
student if it is suffered—(a)attheplacewhereworkexperienceisbeingprovidedforthestudent;
or(b)subject to subsection (4), while the
student is travelling betweenthe student’s
school and the place where work experience is, or isto
be, provided for the student; or(c)subject to subsection (4), while the student
is travelling between
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mentioned in paragraph (b) and any other place, or is inattendance at any other place, for the
purpose of—(i)obtaining a certificate of a
registered person; or(ii)receiving
medical treatment or advice or hospital attention oradvice; or(iii)receiving payment of compensation;inrelationtoinjuryforwhichthestudentisentitledtocompensation under this section, or for the
purpose of—(iv)submitting to
examination by a registered person; or(v)undergoing rehabilitation;under any provision of the Act.(4)An injury suffered by a student is to
be taken as not arising out of orin the course of
work experience if the injury happened—(a)after substantial delay in commencing
travelling—(i)inacasementionedinsubsection(3)(b)—fromaplacewhereworkexperienceisprovidedforthestudenttothestudent’s place of abode or school;
and(ii)in a case
mentioned in subsection (3)(c)—from such otherplace mentioned
in the subsection to the place where workexperience is
provided for the student, or the student’s placeof
abode or school; or(b)during or after a substantial
interruption to or deviation from (andbefore
completion of) travelling mentioned in subsection (3);unless the delay, interruption or deviation
has arisen from circumstancesbeyond the
student’s control.(5)The cover in relation to compensation
under the Act, to the extentprescribed by
this section, that may be secured and maintained for a
studentunder this section extends to compensation
for injury prescribed by part 8of the Act other
than—(a)payment in relation to total or
partial incapacity for work resultingfrom the injury;
and(b)paymentformedicaltreatment,hospitalisationorhospital
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Compensation Regulation 1992attention,rehabilitationoranyprosthesis,orfortravellingexpenses
incurred in connection with any such matter.(6)The
cover of insurance under this section does not extend to
paymentofdamagesinrelationtoinjurysufferedbyastudentincircumstancescreating,
independently of the Act or this section, a legal liability in
anyperson to pay damages in relation to the
injury.(7)The board has no liability under a
contract of insurance entered intounderthissectionunlessthepremiumassessedinaccordancewiththeschedule of rates in relation to that
contract has been paid in full to theboard.˙Insurance of special groups35.(1)The board may
enter into a contract of insurance with—(a)a
person who is in self-employment; or(b)alocalgovernment,astatutoryboard,anindustrialunionofemployees or employers, an association
of employers, or similarbodyofapublicnature,inrelationtocouncillors,members,delegates and persons of a similar
description; or(c)the authority responsible in law for
management of fire servicesin the State, in
relation to volunteer fire fighters; or(d)the
authority responsible in law for ambulance transport in theState,inrelationtohonoraryambulancebearersandhonoraryambulance
drivers; or(e)achurch,nonprofitcharitableorganisation,orbenevolentinstitution, in
relation to volunteer or honorary workers engagedonly
on specific capital undertakings; or(f)anonprofitorganisation,thattheboardregardsasmeritingconsiderationtothatend,inrelationtovolunteerorhonoraryworkers.(2)The liability of the board under a
contract of insurance entered intounder subsection
(1)—(a)istopaycompensationundertheActforinjurysufferedbyaperson in
relation to whom the contract is entered into; and
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Compensation Regulation 1992(b)doesnotextendtopaymentofdamagesinrelationtoinjurysuffered by a
person in circumstances creating a legal liability topay
damages in relation to the injury in the person or body withwhom
the board has entered into the contract.(3)The
entitlement to compensation of a person in relation to injury
forwhich compensation is payable under a
contract of insurance entered intounder subsection
(1) is the same as if the injured person were a workeremployed by the person or body with whom the
board has entered into thecontract.(4)Forthepurposesofacontractofinsuranceenteredintoundersubsection(1),activityofapersoninrelationtowhomthecontractisentered into is taken to be employment
relevant to the contract to the extentprescribed as
follows—(a)inthecaseofapersoninself-employment—suchself-employment;(b)in
the case of a councillor, board member, delegate or person
ofsimilar description—attendance at meetings
and performance ofany other duty of office;(c)inthecaseofavolunteerfirefighter—attendanceatafireorpracticeandperformanceofanyotherdutyrequiredofthevolunteer fire fighter;(d)inthecaseofanhonoraryambulancebearerordriver—performance of any duty required of
the honorary beareror driver;(e)in
the case of any volunteer or honorary worker engaged on aspecificcapitalundertakingofachurch,nonprofitcharitableorganisation or
benevolent institution—performance of any dutyrequired of the
worker by or on behalf of the church, organisationor
institution in relation to that undertaking;(f)in
the case of any volunteer or honorary worker on behalf of anonprofit organisation—attendance at
meetings and performanceof any other duty required of the
worker by the organisation.
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Compensation Regulation 1992˙Premium for special groups insurance36.(1)The premium
payable under a contract of insurance entered intounder
section 35(1) is to be calculated—(a)in
accordance with the schedule of rates; and(b)in
the case of a specific capital undertaking of a church,
nonprofitcharitable organisation or benevolent
institution—in accordancewith that schedule as it applies to
the specific capital undertaking;andissubjecttoadjustmentattheendofeachperiodofinsuranceinaccordance with this regulation.(2)For the purpose of assessing such
premium, wages of each personwho may become
entitled to claim compensation under such contract aretaken
to be as follows—(a)for a contract to which section
35(1)(a) applies, the greater of thefollowing
amounts for a financial year—(i)the
amount of wages actually paid;(ii)the
amount worked out under the formula—52 x Q(b)for a contract to which section
35(1)(b) applies, the greater of thefollowing
amounts for a financial year—(i)the
amount of wages actually paid;(ii)the
amount worked out under the formula—10 x Q(c)for a contract to which section
35(1)(c) or (d) applies, the amountworked out for a
financial year under the formula—4xQ(d)for a contract to which section
35(1)(e) applies—the amount thatthe board
considers would have been paid as wages to a personemployed in performance of the relevant
duties;(e)for a contract to which section
35(1)(f) applies—the amount thatthe board
considers fair and equitable, having regard to the timespentbythevolunteerorhonoraryworkeronbehalfofthenonprofit organisation.
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Compensation Regulation 1992(3)The
board has no liability under a contract of insurance entered
intounder section 35(1) unless the premium
assessed as prescribed in relation tothat contract has
been paid in full to the board.(4)In
subsection (2)—“Q”means 50% of QOTE.˙Report
of injury37.Within10daysfollowingthehappeningofaninjurytoapersonentitledtocompensationtowhichisrelevantacontractofinsurancementioned in this
part, a person with whom the board has entered into thecontract must report the happening to the
board, or a district office of theboard, in the
approved form.˙Provisions of part are conditions of
contracts38.(1)A provision of
this part is to be taken as a condition of a contractof
insurance to which the provision is expressed to apply entered into
by theboard.(2)Subject to this part, such of the provisions
of the Act as are capable ofapplicationtoacontractofinsuranceenteredintobytheboardundersection 35(1) apply to the contract and to a
claim for compensation underthe contract as
if—(a)apersonentitledtocompensationwereaworkerwithinthemeaning of the Act; and(b)compensationpayableunderthecontractwerecompensationpayable under
the Act.†PART 6—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS˙Duty to obey authorised persons39.A person—
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do that which the person is directed or required to do; and(b)must not do that which the person is
forbidden to do;by a person acting under the authority of any
provision of this regulation.˙False
or misleading forms40.A person—(a)mustnotmake,orauthorisethemakingof,astatement,inanapprovedform,thatthepersondoesnotbelievetobetrueinevery material particular; and(b)must not omit, or authorise the
omission of, a statement or matterfromanapprovedformthatmakestheform,totheperson’sknowledge,falseormisleadinginanyrespectmaterialtothepurposes of the
Act or this regulation.˙Service of
documents41.(1)A notice or
other document to be given by any person to the boardfor
the purposes of the Act or this regulation may be given—(a)by service personally on a member of
the staff of the board in theboard’s office
or in a district office of the board; or(b)byprepaidpostaddressedtotheboard,oramanagerfortheboard, at the board’s office or a
district office of the board.(2)A
notice to be given by an owner of a farm to a sharefarmer
requiringthe furnishing of particulars mentioned in
section 16(5)(c) may be given—(a)by
service personally on the sharefarmer; or(b)bydeliverytothesharefarmer’splaceofbusinessorplaceofresidence; or(c)by
prepaid post addressed to the sharefarmer’s place of
businessor place of residence last known to the
owner of the farm.˙Appeals under the Act, s
182D(3)(a)42.(1)Aworkeraggrievedbyadecisionoftheboardmentionedin
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Compensation Regulation 1992section182D(3)(a)9oftheActmayappealagainstthedecisiontoanindustrial magistrate.(2)The worker must lodge a notice of
appeal with the board within 60days after the
worker receives written notice of the board’s decision.(3)However, if—(a)notice of the board’s decision did not
include reasons; and(b)theworkeraskedforreasonswithintheperiodmentionedinsubsection (2);theworkermaymaketheapplicationwithin60daysaftertheworkerreceives written
reasons.(4)The board must file an application for
the hearing of the appeal within60 days after the
board receives the notice of appeal.(5)TheapplicationmustbefiledintheofficeoftheclerkoftheMagistrates Court—(a)iftheinjuryhappenedinBrisbane—intheMagistratesCourtdistrict of the central division of the
Brisbane district; or(b)otherwise—in the
Magistrates Court district in which the injuryhappened.(6)Part 410applies to the conduct of the
hearing.(7)Iftheboardorworkerisaggrievedbytheindustrialmagistrate’sdecision, the
board or worker may appeal to the Industrial Court.(8)Unless the Industrial Court orders
that additional evidence be heard,the appeal is to
be by way of rehearing on the evidence and proceedingsbefore the industrial magistrate.(9)The costs of appeal are in the
discretion of the Industrial Court.9Section182DoftheAct(Accesstocommonlawdamagesifnoofferoflumpsum compensation made)10Part 4 (Hearings by industrial
magistrates)
s
4342s 44Workers’
Compensation Regulation 1992˙Table
of injuries43.(1)The table of
injuries is set out in schedule 2.(2)The
table of injuries, parts 1, 2, 4 and 6 must be read in
conjunctionwith the relevant provisions of the AMA
guide.(3)The methods that must be used in
assessing the degree of permanentimpairment
resulting from an injury mentioned in part 1, 2, 4 or 6 are
themethods stated in the AMA guide.(4)However, not every injury a worker may
suffer is mentioned in thetable of injuries and, if a worker
sustains permanent impairment from aninjury that is
not mentioned in the table of injuries (other than in part 3 or
5),theAMAguidemustbeusedforassessingthedegreeofpermanentimpairment
resulting from the injury.(5)The table of
injuries, part 3 must be read in conjunction with theophthalmologists guide (for vision injuries)
and the hearing loss tables (forhearing
injuries).(6)The methods that must be used in
assessing the degree of permanentimpairmentresultingfromaninjurymentionedinthetableofinjuries,part 3 are the
methods stated in the ophthalmologists guide or hearing losstables.(7)If
there is an inconsistency between the table of injuries and the
AMAguide, the ophthalmologists guide or the
hearing loss tables, the table ofinjuries prevails
to the extent of the inconsistency.(8)Forsubsection(2),aprovisionoftheAMAguideisarelevantprovision of the guide for a part of the
table of injuries if it is mentioned inthe part as a
relevant provision for the part.˙Assessing degree of permanent impairment from
multiple injuriesusing the table of injuries44.(1)This section
applies if a worker sustains permanent impairmentfrom
multiple injuries suffered in a single incident.(2)Thedegreeofpermanentimpairmentforeachinjuryisassessedseparately and
lump sum compensation is decided accordingly.
s
4543s 45Workers’
Compensation Regulation 1992Example—A
worker suffers a fractured pelvis and a fractured wrist in the same
incident.Thedegree of permanent impairment
resulting from each injury is assessed separately inthe
usual way under the table of injuries.(3)However,formultipleinjuriestoasinglelimb,thedegreeofpermanent impairment sustained by the worker
in relation to the limb isassessed by using the combined values
chart in the AMA guide.Example—A worker suffers
injuries to the worker’s right wrist and right elbow and a
crushinjury to the worker’s left hand.The
degree of permanent impairment resulting fromtheinjuriestotherightarmisassessedbyusingthecombinedvalueschartintheAMAguide.Thedegreeofpermanentimpairmentresultingfromtheinjurytotheleft hand is assessed in the usual way
under the table of injuries.(4)Also, if a worker suffers multiple injuries
of a kind mentioned in thetableofinjuries,part4inasingleincident,thedegreeofpermanentimpairment
sustained by the worker in relation to the injuries is assessed
byusing the combined values chart in the AMA
guide.˙Additional compensation for certain
injuries45.For section 130B11of
the Act, the additional compensation for spinalcordinjuryorchronicorganicbrainsyndromeisprescribedunderschedule 3.11Section 130B of the Act (Additional
compensation for certain injuries)
44Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992¡SCHEDULE 1†SCHEDULE OF RATESsection 9˙Definitions1.In
this schedule—“classification”,inrelationtoanindustryorbusiness,meansaclassification or subclassification of
industry or business set out in thetable, column
2.“code number”means a code
number set out in the table, column 1.“rate”means the rate of premium payable for
insurance under the Act setout in the
table, column 3.˙Calculation of premium2.(1)Subject to
sections 3 to 5, the premium payable for insurance inrelation to compensation under the Act is
calculated in accordance with thefollowing
formula—RxW100(2)In
subsection (1)—“R”meanstheratethatcorrespondstothecodenumberoftheclassification
of business or industry in which the worker is employed.“W”meansthegrosswagespayabletoworkersduringtheperiodofinsurance.˙Classification of industry or business3.(1)For the purposes
of section 2, all workers (other than workers of akindmentionedinsection4)employedbyanemployerataplaceofemployment—
45Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)(a)are
taken to be employed in the same classification of industry
orbusiness; and(b)if
more than 1 industry or business is conducted at the place
ofemployment—are taken to be employed in the
classification ofindustry or business in relation to which
the higher or highest rateis payable.(2)Fortheavoidanceofdoubt,theclassificationofanindustryorbusiness is that classification in the table,
column 2 that most accuratelydescribes the
nature of industry or business being classified.(3)If, at the employer’s place of
employment—(a)there are 1 or more work areas in
which 2 or more industries orbusinesses are
being conducted; and(b)theclassificationofeachoftheindustriesorbusinessesisdifferent;the rate payable
is the higher or highest of the rates payable in relation to
theclassifications unless the board is satisfied
that—(c)there is no means of internal access
or communication between oramong the
industries or businesses; and(d)theindustriesorbusinessesareconductedbytheemployerasseparate industries or businesses.˙Rate for ancillary worker4.(1)If a worker is
engaged solely in—(a)clerical work in an office
environment; or(b)managerialwork,supervisingclericalworkinanofficeenvironment;the rate payable
is the rate that corresponds to the classification ‘Clerical
andmanagerial workers employed in office
only’.(2)If a worker is—(a)a
commercial traveller; or
46Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)(b)a
commission agent; or(c)a canvasser;
or(d)a clerical or managerial
worker;employed principally outside the employer’s
place of employment, the ratepayable is the
rate that corresponds to the classification for that worker.(3)If a worker is employed by an employer
solely as a cleaner, caretaker,watch officer,
gardener, staff canteen worker or ambulance service officer,other
than in the actual operation of the employer’s industry or
business, therate payable in relation to the worker
is—(a)in the case of a cleaner, caretaker,
watch officer or gardener—therate that
corresponds to the classification of industry or businessfor
that worker; and(b)in the case of a staff canteen
worker—the rate that corresponds totheclassification‘Saleshopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 2’; and(c)inthecaseofanambulanceserviceofficer—theratethatcorresponds to
the classification ‘Ambulance services’.˙Minimum premium5.The
minimum premium payable in relation to any period of
insurancefor a policy covering workers (other than
household workers) is $60.00.Household
workers6.The premium payable for a household
worker’s policy is $10.00 peryear or part of a
year.
47Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)TableColumn
1Code No.Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*100001102007105005106008107000108003Abattoirs (see meat
industry—abattoirs)Accommodation(boardandlodgings)establishments—(a)boardinghouses,caravanparks,flats,homes(notnursinghomes),motels,privatehotels,touristresorts,hostels,refuges,commercialaccommodationmanagers and
similar establishments .(b)hotels,taverns,winesaloons,railwayrefreshmentrooms(licensed),nightclubs,
cabarets and casinos . . . . .Acid works (see
chemical and acid)Acupuncturist (see medical)Advertising agents, bill posters, collating
andmail centres (see estate)Aerated water and cordial
manufacturers. .Aeratedwaterandcordialvendors(seevendors)Aerodromes, airports and aviation
industry—(a)employeesengagedregularlyinairflights other than crop spraying,
dusting,aerial mustering and similar activities
.(b)crop spraying, dusting, aerial
musteringand similar activities; also test pilots .
.(c)manufacture,repair,maintenanceandother employees—†NOR . . . . . . . . .
.$2.342.123.742.139.092.32*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.48Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$109006109102110007110103111018NOTE—Rateforemployeesregularlyengaged in air flights must be applied to
totalearnings of the employees.Aerodrome construction (see road)Agricultural machinery and
implements—(a)manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .(b)dealers and repairers (see motor
trade—agricultural)Airconditioningengineersandmechanics(see
refrigeration)Alumina manufacturers (from bauxite). .
.Ambulance services. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Amusementparks(seeshows,carnivals,entertainmentandsimilaractivities—pleasure)Animal pounds and refuges (see dog)Anodisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Apiarists (see farming—dairy farmers)Archaeologists(seeminingindustry—prospectors)Architect—(a)clerk of works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(b)drafters(seeclericalandmanagerialworkers—employed
in office)(c)other employees also quantity
surveyors(see clerical and managerial workers—employed in office)Armoured car
services (see payroll)6.021.521.923.710.49*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.49Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$113005117006118009119001120002121005122008123000124003Art galleries
(see gymnasiums)Artesian boring contractors and well
sinkersAsbestossheet,fibro-cementsheetandfibro-cement pipe makers; cement,
concrete,cokeandbreezebrickmakers;cementandconcrete tile and concrete tank
makers, andsimilar activities (see brickmakers)Asphalt—(a)works (no mining or quarrying) . . . .
.(b)pavers and tar pavers. .
. . . . . . . . . . .Assayers (see laboratories)Auctioneers—(a)other than stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(b)stock (general employees) and
saleyardemployees, stock buyers and agents
(nosaleyard-stock employees). .
. . . . . . .(c)stock salespersons. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Automaticmachineproprietors(nomanufacture) (see vending)Automotive engineers (see engineering
andmetal trades—automotive)Aviation (see
aerodromes, airports)Awningmanufacturersandinstallers(seewindow frame)Bacon factories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bagandsackfactories(paperandother—except plastic) . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Bakers and pastry-cooks. . . . . . . .
. . . . . .4.974.562.930.524.351.748.345.953.11*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.50Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$127001128004131000132003133006135001136004137007Barbers (see sales shops and
warehouses—retail outlets group 1)Basket makers
and wickerwork. . . . . . . . .Batteriesandcyanideplants(seeminingindustry—batteries)Battery
(electric) manufacturers. . . . . . . . .Baths—(a)turkish (see gymnasiums)(b)swimming (see gymnasiums)Beach sandmining (see dredging)Beautysalons(seesalesshopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Bedding factories. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Benevolentinstitutionsandhomenursingservices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Bicycle sales (see motor trade—bicycle
sales)Bicycleworkshops(seemotortrade—bicycle
workshops)Bill posters (see estate)Billiard saloons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .Billiardtablemanufacturersandrepairers(see furniture
manufacturers)Biscuit factories and spaghetti
manufacturersBlacksmiths,farriers,wheelwrights,springmakers, coach, carriage and wagon
builders,carriage and wagon works. . . . . . . .
. . . . .Blasting and diving contractors. .
. . . . . . .4.076.815.022.770.695.126.599.14*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.51Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$138018139002141006142009143001144004Blind,deafanddumbinstitutions(seebenevolent)Blind
manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boarding houses (see accommodation
(boardand lodgings) establishments—
boarding)Boat builders and repairers (see shipping
andboating—building)Boilingdownworks(seemeatindustry—boiling)Boltfactories(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—bolts)Bond and free
stores (no wharf work). . . .Bookbinders and
stationery manufacturersBookmakers(seeclericalandmanagerialworkers—employed
outside)Booksellers and stationers (sales shop
only)(seesalesshopsandwarehouses—retailoutlets group
1)Boot and shoe factories. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Boot and shoe repairers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Boot and shoe shops (sales only) (see
salesshopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 1)Bottle
dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Bottle works (see glass and bottle)Bowlingalleys(seeshows,carnivals,entertainmentandsimilaractivities—carnivals)2.872.393.712.411.033.43*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.52Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$145007147002148005149008151001152004153007Box
makers—(a)cardboard. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)tin
(see can)(c)wood (see furniture
manufacturers)(d)wood—with breaking down of logs
(seetimber industry—sawmills)Bread vendors (see vendors)Breweries and distilleries. .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Brickmakers(clay,cement,concrete,cokeand breeze) and
terracotta works (tile) alsoearthenwaremanufacturersincludingpipes,alsoasbestossheet,fibro-cementsheetandfibro-cementpipemakers;cementandconcretetileandconcretetankmakersandsimilar activities. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Bricklayers(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)Bridgebuildingcontractors(seebuildingconstruction—bridge)Bridge toll
collectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brush and broom
makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Builderssuppliers,homeimprovementcentres and
similar activities . . . . . . . . . . . .Building
construction—(a)bricklayers,carpenters,fixersofalltypes of
building sheeting and buildingboards(internalandexternal),joiners,masons,plasterers,repairersof2.584.757.412.752.883.55*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.53Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$155002157008158000buildings,buildingremovalists(notdemolition), riggers, roofers, roof
tilers,terrazzoandconcretecontractors,concretepumpingcontractors(andothersonbuildingconstructionandsimilaractivities)andfencersandringbarkerswithnobush-fallingorblasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .(b)breakwaterandretainingwallconstruction—(i)withblastingordiving(seeblasting)(ii)no
blasting or diving . . . . . . . . . .(c)bridge building—(i)withblastingordiving(seeblasting)(ii)no
blasting or diving . . . . . . . . . .(d)cabinet-makers(seewoodwork—cabinet)(e)chimney stacks—cleaners and
repairers(see chimney stacks)(f)dam
construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(g)demolition (see demolition)(h)drainers(seebuildingconstruction—plumbers)(i)floor sanders and polishers (see
floor)(j)lift,elevatorandescalatormanufacturers,installersandrepairers8.544.565.308.78*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.54Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$159003160004161007163002(see
lift)(k)masons (see masons)(l)painters,sign-writers,paperhangers,paintmerchantswithpaintingandinsulation installers . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(m)plumbers, drainers and
gasfitters. . . .(n)railwayconstruction(seerailways—construction)(o)reticulation contractors (see
reticulation)(p)riggers(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers, also
chimneystacks)(q)road
construction (see road)(r)saw sharpeners
(see saw sharpeners)(s)sewer
construction (see sewer)(t)shop and office
fitters (see shop)(u)tilers (not roof tilers) and
paviours. . .(v)steeplejacks (see chimney stacks)(w)wharf,pier,dockandharbourconstruction and
maintenance—(i)withblastingordiving(seeblasting)(ii)no
blasting or diving . . . . . . . . . .Buildingcontractors(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)Buildingremovalists(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)5.895.415.705.70*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.55Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$164005166000167003168006169009Bus builders
(see motor trade—motor bodybuilders)Bus
and monorail proprietors . . . . . . . . . . .Bush-falling,clearing,treeloppingandstumpingcontractors(withorwithoutblasting)andfencersandringbarkerswithbush-falling or blasting . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Butchers (see meat industry—butchers)Butter,cheeseandmilkfactoriesandpowdered and condensed milk
manufacturersCabarets(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)
establishments—hotels)Cabinet-makers(wood)(seewoodwork—cabinet)Cafesandcafeterias(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Candle factories (see soap)Can
and tin box makers and tinsmiths. . . .Cardboardmanufacturers(seepaperandcardboard manufacturers)Cardboardprocessors(seepaperandcardboard processors)Canningandpreservingworks(otherthanjam,
meat, fruit and seafood). . . . . . . . . . .Canvas goods manufacturers (see tent)Canvassers (see commercial
travellers)Carcleaners(seemotortrade—motorworkshops)4.108.134.063.676.33*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.56Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$169105170018171002172005Car
detailers (see motor trade—motor bodybuilders)Caravanparks(seeaccommodation(boardand
lodgings) establishments—boarding)Caretakers (see
cleaners)Carpetlayersandfloortilers(rubber,corkand
vinyl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Carpetwholesalersandretailers(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Carriers (see
carters)Carters, carriers, forwarding agents,
courierservices and delivery agents. .
. . . . . . . . . .Carversandwood-turners(seefurnituremanufacturers)Case makers (see
box)Casino(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)
establishments—hotels)Casketshops(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Cat
breeders (see dog)Cement and lime makers and merchants
(noquarrying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Cementliningofexistingwaterpipes(seereticulation)Cementproductmanufacturers(seebrickmakers)Cemeteries and
crematoriums. . . . . . . . . .3.896.764.092.28*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.57Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$174000175003176006177009180005Chaffcuttingandthreshingcontractors(travelling
plant) (see farming—agricultural)Charcoal
burners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Cheese factories (see butter)Chemical and acid works. . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Chemicaladhesivemanufacturers(seechemical and acid)Chemists—manufacturing and wholesale.Chemists and druggists (retail) (see
sales—shopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 1)Chimneystacks—cleaners,repairers,steeplejacks and
riggers (other than buildingconstruction) .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chimneysweeps
(not on industrial premises)(see cleaning
contractors)China, glass and crockery dealers
(wholesaleandretail)(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Chiropodists (see medical)Chiropractors (see medical)Churches, missionary, religious,
counsellingorwelfareorganisations(excludingbenevolentinstitutionsandhomenursingservices) and YMCA camps. . . . . . . .
. . .Cigar and cigarette distributors—†NOR
(seesales—shops and
warehouses—warehouses)Cigarandcigaretteretailers(seesales—2.403.543.364.900.96*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.58Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$185009187004188007189018190000191003192006shopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 1)Cinema (see
gymnasiums)Cleaners and caretakers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Cleaningcontractors,swimmingpoolcleaningcontractorsandwindowcleaningcontractors. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clearing
contractors (see bush-falling)Clergy (see
churches)Clerical and managerial workers—(a)employedinofficeonly(includingarchitects (not
clerk of works), drafters,quantitysurveyorsandweighbridgeclerks) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)employed outside office (including
caneinspectors). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .(c)onminesites(seeminingindustry—mining—managerial)Clerk of works
(see architect—clerk)Clockandwatchmakers(seesales—shopsand
warehouses—retail outlets group 1)Clothiers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Clothing factories. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Clubs—(a)sporting (for example, bowls, golf
etc.)(b)social (licensed and
unlicensed). . . . .(c)racing (see racing—clubs)3.772.970.310.602.602.362.00*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.59Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$198002199005200002Coachandcarriagebuilders(seeblacksmiths)Coal merchants
(no stevedoring or lightering)Coffeebeangrowersanddriers(seefarming—agricultural)Coke works and
gasworks . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cold stores (see
iceworks)Collating centres (see estate)Commercial accommodation managers
(seeaccommodation(boardandlodging)establishments—boarding)Commercial
artists and similar activities (seeclerical and
managerial workers—employedin
office)Commercialtravellers,commissionagentsandcanvassersexcludingvansalespersonsand similar
activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computerdealers(only)(seesales—shopsand
warehouses—retail outlets group 2)Computermanufacturers,installersandrepairers(seeelectricalandelectronicapparatus
manufacturers)Concretecontractors(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)Concretemanufacturers(readymixed)(seeready)Cement product
manufacturers (except pipes)(see
brickmakers)2.657.210.65*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.60Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$201005206009Concrete pumping contractors (see
buildingconstruction—bricklayers)Condensed milk manufacturers (see
butter)Confectioners (sales) (see sales—shops
andwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Confectionery factories . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Consulting engineers—civil, mechanical
andelectrical(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—consulting)Convents (see
churches)Coopers (see furniture manufacturers)Cordial manufacturers (see aerated water
andcordial manufacturers)Cordial vendors
(see vendors)Corkmerchants(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Corrective centres (see payroll)Cotton ginneries, mills and stores. .
. . . . .Cotton textile (see upholsterers)Counsellingorwelfareorganisations(seechurches)Courier services
(see carter)Crematoriums (see cemeteries)Crocodile farming including processing
(seefish curers)Cropspraying,dusting(seeaerodromes,airports and
aviation industry—crop)Crustaceanfarming(noprocessing)(see4.503.82*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.61Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$208004210008211000oyster)Curriers (see tanners)Curtain makers
and curtain fitters (see dressand other model
makers)Customs agents (see indent)Damconstruction(seebuildingconstruction—dam)Dance halls (see
gymnasiums)Dancing teachers (see gymnasiums)Delicatessens(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Delivery agents (see carters)Demolition—(a)machinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .(b)wood and brick . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Dentists (see medical)Departmentstores(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—department)Detection and
private inquiry agencies. . . .Die sinkers (see
engravers—others)Distilleries (see breweries)Districtimprovementboardsandrabbitboards (see
farming—agricultural farms)Divers—(a)on pearling vessels (see pearl
fishing—divers)(b)others (see blasting)Dockconstructionandmaintenance(see7.4529.684.98*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.62Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$212505213006215108216004217007217509building construction—wharf)Dog
and cat breeders and groomers, kennels,animal pounds
and refuges . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drafters(seeclericalandmanagerialworkers—employed
in office)Drainers(seebuildingconstruction—plumbers)Drapers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Dredging,sluicingandbeachsandminingcontractors
(except harbour boards). . . . . .Dressandothermodelmakersandsimilaractivities,dressmakers,curtainmakers,curtain fitters,
and hat manufacturers. . . . .Drillingcontractors(seeminingindustry—drilling)Drovingcontractors(seepastoral—pastoralists—sheep only and goats and
sheepand goats)Dry cleaners and
dyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Earthmovingcontractorsandtankmakers(bulldozing, plough and scoop work) . . . .
.Earthmoving machinery dealers and
repairers(see motor trade—earthmoving)Earthenware manufacturers (including
pipes)(see brickmakers)Electric light
and power supply works—(a)construction,
maintenance and extension2.465.371.211.974.94*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.63Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$217605218018219002220003lines. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)installation in buildings . . . . . . . . .
. . .Electric light and powerline construction
(seetelegraph)Electric
masseurs (see gymnasiums)Electricalcontractorsandengineers(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—electricalengineers)Electricalandelectronicapparatusdealersonly(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets
group 2)Electricalandelectronicapparatusmanufacturers, installers and
repairers. . . .Electricalsupplies(warehouseonly)(seesales—shops and
warehouses—retail outletsgroup 2)Electroplaters. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elevatormanufacturers,installersandrepairers (see lift)Enamellers,powdercoatersandjapannersand silverware
manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . .Enginereconditioners(seeengineeringandmetal trades—automotive)Engineering and
metal trades—(a)agriculturalmachineryandimplementmanufacturers,dealersandrepairers(see
agricultural)(b)airconditioning engineers and
mechanics2.782.562.326.452.78*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.64Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$220118221006222009223001224004225007226018(see
refrigeration)(c)automotiveengineersandenginereconditioners .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(d)blacksmiths (see blacksmiths)(e)bolts and nut factories, also safe
makers(iron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .(f)consulting engineers—civil,
mechanicaland electrical—(i)consulting only . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(ii)on site only . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(g)electrical engineers and contractors
(notelectriclightandpowersupplyworks)—(i)general work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(ii)wiring buildings
only. . . . . . . . .(h)electroplaters (see electroplaters)(i)engineersandengineeringworksincludingboilermaking,fittingandturning,ironandweldingworks,foundries, hydraulic engineers,
laggers,scrapmetaldealers,ironandsteelmerchants,metalgatesandrailingmanufacturers,andsheetmetalfabrication, processing and erecting.
.(j)foundries(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers)(k)galvanising works (see galvanising)(l)hydraulic engineers (see engineering
and3.371.750.611.862.982.157.18*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.65Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$228005metal
trades—engineers)(m)lift,elevatorandescalatormanufacturers,installersandrepairers(see
lift)(n)machineryimportersandfitters(seemachinery)(o)metalgatesandrailingsmanufacturers(seeengineeringandmetaltradesengineers and engineering works)(p)metal stampers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .(q)metallurgists (see
metallurgists)(r)meter manufacturers (see meter)(s)nail makers (see wireworks)(t)pipe makers (see pipe
manufacturers—iron)(u)refrigerationengineersandmechanics(see
refrigeration)(v)scrap metal dealers (see engineering
andmetal trades—engineers)(w)sheet metal fabrication, processing
anderecting(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineersandengineeringworks)(x)tinsmiths (see can)(y)weldingworks(seeengineeringandmetal trades—engineers)(z)zinc
works (see galvanising)Engravers—5.63*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.66Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$229008230009231001232004233007(a)process (photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(b)others, including die sinkers and
metalbadge manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . .
. .Equipment hirers (see mobile)Escalatormanufacturers,installersandrepairers (see lift)Estateandlandagents(notauctioneers),advertising
agents, bill posters, collating andmail centres,
hawkers, insurance companies(inspectorsandcanvassers)andinsuranceconsultants,
model agencies. . . . . . . . . . . .Explosive
factories and powder magazinesFancy goods
dealers (sales shops only) (seesales—shops and
warehouses—retail outletsgroup 1)Farming—(a)agriculturalfarmsandharvestingcontractors(notsugar),fruitgrowers,driers and
packers, coffee bean growersanddriers,tobaccofarms(includingpickinganddrying),ploughingcontractors, chaff cutting and
threshingcontractors(travellingplant),districtimprovement
boards and rabbit boards(b)bush-falling,clearingandstumpingcontractors (see
bush-falling)(c)coffeebeangrowersanddriers(seefarming—agricultural)0.572.580.509.573.81*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.67Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$237008238000240004(d)cotton growers (including picking) . .
.(e)crustacean farmers (no processing)
(seeoyster)(f)dairyfarmers(includinggoats),apiarists,piggeriesandpigraising,poultryfarms(poultryabattoirs—seepoultry) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(g)droving (see pastoral—droving)(h)fencers (see fencers)(i)fish farmers (see oyster)(j)fruit loading (see fruit
loading)(k)market gardening and small crops
(seefarming—agricultural)(l)nursery proprietors (see gardeners)(m)peanutgrowers(seefarming—agricultural)(n)peanut threshing and shelling. .
. . . . .(o)ploughingcontractors(seefarming—agricultural)(p)poultry farms (see farming—dairy)(q)ringbarkers (see fencers)(r)scrubbing and slashing contractors
(seescrubbing)(s)sprinkler erectors (farms)—(i)no manufacture (see
reticulation)(ii)with manufacture
(see sprinkler)(t)sugar plantations (see sugar
industry—sugar plantation)2.674.133.19*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.68Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$247003247118249009253008(u)tankmakersandearthmovingcontractors (see
earthmoving)(v)well sinkers (see well sinkers)(w)windmill erectors (see
windmill)Farriers (see blacksmiths)Fellmongers (see tanners)Fencers and ringbarkers—(a)no
bush-falling or blasting (see buildingconstruction—bricklayers)(b)with blasting (see
bush-falling)Fertiliser and manure works . . . . . . . .
. . . .Fibre glass goods manufacturers
(excludingboat and motor body builders). .
. . . . . . . .Fibro-cementsheetandpipemakers(seebrickmakers)Film and video
outlets (see sales—shops andwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Film
processors (see photographic)Fire brigades .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Firewoodandcordwooddealersandsuppliers and sandalwood getters (see
timberindustry—sawmills)Fish curers,
canners and seafood processors,crocodile
farming including processing. . .Fish
farming (see oyster)Fishshops(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Fishingboats(seeshippingand3.005.453.363.55*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.69Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$256006257009258001259004260005261008boating—fishing)Fishing line
manufacturers (see rope)Fitness centres (see
gymnasiums)Flatsandunitsproprietors(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)establishments—boarding)Flock
manufacturers (see upholsterers)Floor sanders
and polishers. . . . . . . . . . . .Floristshops(retail)(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Flour mills. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foodprocessors(otherthanseafood,meatcanning and
small goods manufacturers) . .Football
player-coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forwarding agents (see carters)Foundries(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers)French polishers
(see woodwork—french)Fruit canning and preserving works
(see jam)Fruitgrowers,driersandpackers(seefarming—agricultural)Fruit juice
vendors (see vendors)Fruit loading at railway . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Fruiterersandgreengrocers(wholesaleandretail)(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets
group 2)Fumigation (not aerial)—(a)usingpoisonousliquids,gasesand2.733.735.1721.331.45*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.70Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$262000264006265009materials . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)using non-poisonous liquids, gases
andmaterials (see pest)Funeral
directors (see undertakers and funeraldirectors)Furnituremanufacturers,includingjoineryandmouldingworksandworkersinwood(†NOR)shopriskonly,carversandwood-turners,woodboxmakers,plywoodandveneermanufacturers(nosawmilling),coopers and
billiard table manufacturers andrepairers. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Furnitureshopsandwarehouses(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Furriers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Galvanising and galvanised iron works. .
.Gardeners(otherthanhouseholdworker),nurseryproprietors,landscapersandlandscape material suppliers . . . . . . . .
. . . .Gas borers (see oil and gas)Gas
distributors (see petrol, oil)Gasworks (see
coke works)Gatekeepers (see watch)General stores
(retail) (see sales—shops andwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Geologists(seeminingindustry—5.235.865.344.40*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.71Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$266103267004269018270000271003272006272102273009prospectors)Glass merchants
(see glaziers)Glaziers and glass merchants including
fittingand or window manufacturers with
glazingGlass and bottle works . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .Gougers (see mining
industry—prospectors)Grain stores (see wool,
produce)Gravel and sandpits. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Grillsmanufacturersandinstallers(seewindow frame)Grocers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Grocerypackersandbottlers,includingblending,grindingandmillingbutnotcanning and preserving . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .Gunsmiths and locksmiths . . . . . . . . . .
. . .Gymnasiums and health, fitness, leisure
andrecreation centres—†NOR—swimmingandturkishbaths,electricmassage,cinemas,theatres,skatingrinks,publichalls,dancehalls,dancingteachers,artgalleries,museums,musiciansand similar
activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gypsum wallboard
manufacturers . . . . . . .Hairdressers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Harbourboards(noconstruction,noseagoing risk) with or without
dredging. . . . .5.063.354.665.391.021.754.652.48*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.72Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$277018Harbour
construction and maintenance (seebuilding
construction—wharf)Hardboard manufacturers (see wood)Hardwaremerchants(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Harness makers (see saddle)Harvesting contractors—(a)sugar(seesugarindustry—sugarplantation)(b)others (see farming—agricultural)Hatmanufacturers(seedressandothermodel
makers)Hawkers (see estate)Health and
fitness centres (see gymnasiums)Hearing aid
manufacturers and repairers (seemedical)Helicopter services (see aerodromes,
airportsand aviation industry—employees)Hide
and skin merchants. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hirevehicleproprietors(seemotortrade—chauffeurs)Hirers—equipment(otherthanpartyhirersandsimilarthings)andmobilecrane(seemobile)Home
improvement centres (see builders)Home nursing
services (see benevolent)Homes(notincludingnursinghomes)(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)8.13*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.73Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$279005282001284007285018286002establishments—boarding)Horsebreakers(seepastoral—drovingcontractors—cattle)Hospitals(publicandprivate)andtraininghomes for nurses
(also see nursing) . . . . . .Hotels(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)
establishments—hotels)Hydraulicengineers(seeengineeringandmetal trades—engineers)Ice-cream
manufacturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ice
vendors (see vendors)Iceworks and cold stores. .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Importers (see indent)Indent agents, importers and custom
agents(no bond or free stores). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .Indoor cricket centres (see shows,
carnivals,entertainment and similar
things—carnivals)Ink manufacturers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .Insectscreenmanufacturersandinstallers(see window
frame)Instrumentmakers(notsurgicalinstrumentmanufacturers)
(see medical)Insulationinstallers(seebuildingconstruction—painters)Insurancecompanies(inspectorsandcanvassers)andinsuranceconsultants(seeestate)Iron and steel
merchants (see engineering and1.934.027.381.082.05*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.74Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$288008289000290001291004292007metal
trades—engineers)Ironworks(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers)Ironmongers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Jamfactoriesandfruitcanningandpreserving works. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Japanners (see enamellers)Jewellers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Joiners—(a)onbuildingsites(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)(b)shopriskonly(seefurnituremanufacturers)Kangarooshooters,rabbitersandothertrappers . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kennels (see
dog)Knitting mills (see woollen)Laboratories (including assayers) . . . . .
. . .Laggingcontractors(seeengineeringandmetal trades—engineers)Land agents (see
estate)Landscapers and landscape material
suppliers(see gardeners)Laundrettes . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laundries. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leather and
grinders (shops and warehouses)5.151.460.751.463.93*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.75Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$295005296008297000298003299006302009308005309008310009311001(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retailoutlets group
2)Leather goods manufacturers. .
. . . . . . . . .Leisure centres (see gymnasiums)Lifesaving associations, societies and
clubs—(a)still water (Royal) . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .(b)surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Libraries. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lift,elevatorandescalatormanufacturers,installers and
repairers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lime
makers and merchants (no quarrying)(see cement and
lime)Local governments—(a)bus
services (see bus and monorail)(b)local governments, municipal and
shirecouncil services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Locksmiths (see gunsmiths)Machineryimportersandfitters—alsosewing machine
manufacturers and repairers(sewing machine
retailers (no repairs)—seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mail
contractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Mailing centres (see estate)Maltsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Manicurist (see medical)Manure works
(see fertiliser)Margarine manufacturers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . .6.480.976.990.383.565.893.604.023.493.06*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.76Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$312004313007315002316005317008317104318000319003Marina (see shipping and
boating—fishing)Marine research (see schools,
colleges)Marine salvagers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Marine storekeepers and ships
chandlers (seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Masons—(a)monumental masons, stone masons
andterrazzo makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .(b)masonsonbuildingsites(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)Mattress makers—(a)wire
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)other than wire (see bedding)Meat
industry—(a)abattoirs and slaughterhouses . . . .
. . .(b)boiling down works. . . . . . . .
. . . . . .(c)bone mills (see bone)(d)boners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .(e)butchers—(i)retail. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ii)cashiersandmeatwrappersemployedbyretailbutchers(nobutcher work) . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .(f)cattlesaleyardemployees(seemeatindustry—stock
and saleyard)(g)fertiliser and manure works (not
boilingdown works) (see fertiliser)10.708.714.1915.715.8310.644.181.06*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.77Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$321007322018323002324005324101325008(h)meat carters and carriers (see
carters)(i)meat preserving, meat canning and
meatfreezingworks,smallgoodsmanufacturers
and similar activities. .(j)sausage skin manufacturers. .
. . . . . .(k)slaughterhouses(seemeatindustry—abattoirs)(l)smallgoods—(i)manufacturers(seemeatindustry—meat
preserving)(ii)retail(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 2)(m)stockbuying(nosaleyardorstockemployees)
(abattoir only). . . . . . . . .(n)stockandsaleyardemployees(otherthan
auctioneers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(o)wholesale sellers (including
preparationand packaging). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Medicalandalliedhealthpractitionersandsimilar activities. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Messes(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Metal gates and railings manufacturers
(seeengineering and metal trades—engineers
andengineering works)Metalstampers(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—metal
stampers)8.832.062.415.896.890.36*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.78Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$326000327003328006329009Metallurgists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Meter manufacturers, installers and
repairers(including petrol pumps) and motor
mowermanufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .Milkbars(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Milk
processors (see butter)Milk vendors (see vendors)Milliners(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Mining industry—(a)artesian borers (see artesian)(b)assayers (see laboratories)(c)batteries and cyanide plants, quartz
andstone crushing plants (no quarry) . . .
.(d)beach sandmining (see dredging)(e)blacksmiths (see blacksmiths)(f)blasting (see blasting)(g)coalmining(seeminingindustry—mining
below)(h)drilling contractors (except artesian,
oiland gas). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(i)dredging and sluicing (see dredging)(j)gravel and sandpits (see
gravel)(k)masons(monumentalandstone)(seemasons—monumental)(l)metallurgists (see metallurgists)(m)mining—2.503.422.108.49*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.79Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$330202330309331002332005333008335003336006338001340005341008(i)underground—(A)coal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(B)others. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .(ii)surface and open
cut . . . . . . . . . .(iii)managerial,
professional and office(surface only) (on mine site) . . .
.(n)mining machinery erection . . . . . .
. . .(o)oil borers (see oil and gas)(p)open cut mining (see mining
industry—mining—surface)(q)prospectors,geologists,gougers,seismic testing and archaeologists. .
.(r)pumping plants (see pumping)(s)quarries—marble, stone and
limestone(t)smelters and refineries. .
. . . . . . . . . .(u)stoneandquartzcrushingplants(noquarrying)(seeminingindustry—batteries)(v)tunnellingcontractorswithorwithoutblasting . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ministers(undercontractofservice)(seechurches)Missions (see
churches)Mobilecraneandequipmenthirers(otherthan party
hirers and similar things) . . . . . .Model agencies
(see estate)Model makers (see dress)Monorail
proprietors (see bus and monorail)7.894.042.460.354.122.445.242.054.006.21*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.80Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$342000342107343003344006344102Motels(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)
establishments—boarding)Motor trade—(a)agriculturalmachineryandimplements—(i)dealers(seemotortrade—salespersons)(ii)repairers (see motor trade—motorworkshops)(b)bicycle sales and accessories (see
motortrade—motor spare)(c)bicycleworkshops(seemotortrade—motor
workshops)(d)bus proprietors (see bus and
monorail)(e)chauffeursandbusinessdrivers;alsohire vehicles
and taxicab proprietors . .(f)earthmoving machinery—(i)dealers(seemotortrade—salespersons)(ii)repairers (see motor trade—motorworkshops)(g)parking station proprietors. .
. . . . . . .(h)motor body and chassis assemblers .
.(i)motorbodybuilders,repairers,panelbeaters,spraypainters(includingbusbodiesandcaravans),motorvehiclewreckers,
detailers and similar activities(j)motor body trimmers . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2.971.166.943.522.79*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.81Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$345009346001347004348103348218349018(k)motor mowers—(i)manufacturers (see meter)(ii)repairers (see
motor trade—motorworkshops)(l)motorsparepartsandaccessoriesandbicycle sales. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .(m)motor workshops,
service stations, retailpetrol outlets, car cleaners, bicycle
andmotor mower repairers—(i)with
pacemaking, racing or trainingfor
racing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ii)no pacemaking,
racing or trainingfor racing. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .(iii)parkingstationproprietors(see342107)(n)salespersonsanddealers—newandused
vehicles and similar activities . . .(o)tow
truck operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mouldingworks(wood)(seefurnituremanufacturers)Movieproducers(actorsandotheremployees) . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Municipalcouncilservices(seelocalgovernments—local)Museums (see
gymnasiums)Musicandmusicalinstrumentsellers(seesales—shops and
warehouses—retail outletsgroup 1)1.394.752.900.953.041.22*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.82Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$351003352305353009355004357018357106357202358002Musicalinstrumentmanufacturersandrepairers (see piano)Musicians (see
gymnasiums)Nail makers (see wireworks)Net
manufacturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newsagents(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Newspapers—(a)with
or without printing, street sales . .(b)editorial staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Nickel platers (see electroplaters)Nightclubs (see accommodation (board
andlodgings) establishments—hotels)Nursery proprietor (see gardeners)Nursinghomesandnursingservices(excluding home nursing services) . . . . .
. .Nut and bolt factories (see engineering
andmetal trades—bolts)Oculists (see
medical)Office cleaners and caretakers (see
cleaners)Office fitters (see shop)Office machine manufacturers, suppliers
andrepairers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil and gas
borers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil
prospectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil
cake manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oil
distributors (see petrol and oil)Oil refineries
(see petrol and oil)3.351.730.584.400.667.472.334.96*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.83Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$359005362001363004363100Opticians (see medical)Optometrists
(see medical)Organ builders (see piano)Oysterleaseholders,pickingandpearlcultureandfishfarmingandcrustaceanfarming (no
processing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paint
merchants—(a)withpainting(seebuildingconstruction—painters)(b)nopainting(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Paint and varnish manufacturers. .
. . . . . .Painters(seebuildingconstruction—painters)Painters(spray)(seemotortrade—motorbody
builders)Panel beaters (see motor trade—motor
bodybuilders)Paperhangers(seebuildingconstruction—painters)Papermerchants(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Paper and cardboard processors . . . . . . .
. .Paper and cardboard manufacturers. .
. . . .Parking station proprietors (see motor
trade)Particle board manufacturers (see
wood)Partyhirersandsimilaractivities(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outlets1.804.195.991.82*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.84Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$364007366002367005368008group 2)Pastoral—(a)bush-fallers (see bush-falling)(b)cattlesaleyards(seeauctioneersandMeat
industry—stock and saleyard)(c)chaffcuttingandthreshingcontractors(travellingplant)(seefarming—agricultural)(d)droving contractors—(i)cattle,horsesandothers(exceptsheepandgoats)andhorsebreakers. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ii)sheepandgoats(seepastoral—pastoralists—sheep only)(e)fencers and ringbarkers (see fencers)(f)pastoralists—(i)cattleonly,horsesandothers(exceptsheeponlyandgoats),combined cattle
and sheep. . . . .(ii)sheeponlyandgoats,andsheepand goats
droving contractors . . .(g)ploughingcontractors(seefarming—agricultural)(h)postandrailsplitters(seetimberindustry—post)(i)scrubbing (see scrubbing)(j)shearing,crutchingandwoolclassingcontractors. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .17.428.897.159.07*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.85Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$370001370108371004373018374002375005(k)stumping (see bush-falling)(l)tankmakers(seeearthmovingcontractors)(m)well
sinkers (see well)(n)windmill erection (see
windmill)(o)wool dumping (see wool,
produce)(p)wool scourers (see wool
scourers)Pastry-cooks (see bakers)Patternmakers(wood)(seewoodwork—joinery)Pavers—asphaltandtar(seeasphalt—pavers)Paviours (see
building construction—tilers)Pawnbrokers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payrollescort,deliveryandarmouredcarservices and correctional centres and
similarthings. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peanutthreshingandshelling(seefarming—peanut threshing)Pearl culture (see oyster)Pearl fishing. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pest
exterminators (insects, rodents)—(a)using non-poisonous materials . . . . .
.(b)usingpoisonousmaterials(seefumigation(notaerial)—usingpoisonous)Petrol, oil and
gas distributors. . . . . . . . . .Petrol and oil
refineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.453.195.435.823.551.84*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.87Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$384008389001390002391005391118Plasticgoodsmanufactureandapplication(includingplasticfoamandwindowfilmapplication)andplasticsignmanufacturersand installers .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Plastic
furniture manufacturers (see furnituremanufacturers)Plating works
(see electroplaters)Pleasuregrounds(seeshows,carnivals,entertainmentandsimilaractivities—pleasure)Ploughingcontractors(seefarming—agricultural)Plumbersandgasfitters(seebuildingconstruction—plumbers)Plywoodmanufacturers(seefurnituremanufacturers)Podiatrists (see
medical)Post and rail splitters (see timber
industry—post)Pottery
manufacturers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Poultry abattoirs and poultry
processors. .Powder coaters (see enamellers)Powdered milk manufacturers (see
butter)Printers—commercial—(a)with
hot metal preparation. . . . . . . . .(b)withcoldtypepreparationorscreen-printers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Prisons (see payroll)4.603.456.911.591.84*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.88Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$392008394003396009Private inquiry
agencies (see detection)Privatehotels(seeaccommodation(boardand
lodgings) establishments—boarding)Process
engravers (see engravers)Produce dealers and seed
merchants. . . . .Produce stores
(see wool, produce)Prospectors—(a)oil
(see oil prospectors)(b)others(seeminingindustry—prospectors)Public halls
(see gymnasiums)Pumping plants. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Quarries (see mining
industry—quarries)Quartzcrushingplants(noquarry)(seemining industry—batteries)Rabbitboards(seefarming—agriculturalfarms)Rabbiters (see kangaroo)Racing—(a)clubs(horseracing,trottinganddogracing) . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(b)stables(excludingtrainingandracing)(see
stables—livery)(c)stables(trainingbutnoracing)(seestables—training)Radio apparatus
dealers (only) (see sales—shopsandwarehouses—retailoutletsgroup 2)4.940.703.10*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.89Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$403002404005406000408006409009Radio apparatus
manufacturers, installers andrepairers(seeelectricalandelectronicapparatus
manufacturers)Radiobroadcastingandtelevisiontransmission . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Radioandtelevisionmasterectionanddismantling (including antennae). .
. . . . . .Radiologist (see medical)Railways—(a)bookstalls(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)(b)carriageandwagonworks(seetramways—carriage)(c)construction and maintenance . . . . . .
.(d)refreshmentrooms(licensed)(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)establishments—hotels)(e)refreshmentrooms(unlicensed)(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retailoutlets group
2)Ready mixed concrete manufacturers . . . .
.Real estate agents (see estate)Recreation centres (see gymnasiums)Refineries (see mining
industry—smelters)Refrigerationandairconditioningengineersand
mechanics (not iceworks and cold stores)Refuges(nopubliclaundrywork)(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)0.451.873.944.774.00*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.90Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$410018415003416006establishments—boarding)Religious
organisations (see churches)Relocatablebuildingmanufacture(seebuilding construction—bricklayers)Restaurants(licensedandunlicensed)(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Retail
shops—†NOR (see sales—shops andwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Reticulationcontractors(includingcementlining of existing water pipes) and
sprinklererectors (farms) with no manufacture. .
. .Rifle clubs (see clubs—sporting)Riggers(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers,
also chimney stacks)Ringbarkers (see bush-falling)Road
and aerodrome construction. . . . . . .Rodeos (see
shows, carnivals, entertainmentand similar
activities—pleasure)Roof truss manufacturers—(a)metal(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers)(b)wood(nosawmilling)(seewoodwork—joinery)Roofersandrooftilers(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)Ropeandtwineworksandfishinglinemanufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .5.294.843.27*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.93Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$458003458118461018Seafoodprocessorsandcanners(seefishcurers)Securityguardsandpatrolservices(seewatch)Security screen manufacturers and
installers(see window frame)Seed merchants
(see produce dealers)Seismictesting(seeminingindustry—prospectors)Servicestations(seemotortrade—motorworkshops)Sewer
construction—(a)with diving or blasting. .
. . . . . . . . . .(b)no diving or blasting . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Sewing machine manufacturers and
repairers(see machinery)Sewingmachineretailers(norepairs)(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Shearing
contractors (see pastoral—shearing)Shedworkersandstackers(seestevedoring—shed)Sheetmetalfabrication,processinganderecting(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers
and engineering works)Shipping and boating—(a)building and rigging—(i)boat,shipandyachtbuildersand4.895.39*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.94Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$462002463005465000473000474108476009shipwrights (not on slips) . . . . .
.(ii)boat,shipandyachtbuildersandshipwrightswithslipsanddrydocks—repairsandmaintenance—alsoshipspaintersand dockers . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(iii)ships riggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.(b)diversonpearlingvessels(seepearlfishing—divers)(c)dredges (see dredging)(d)fishing boats and trawlers, boat hire
andmarina, ferry boats (river only),
harbourand river vessels, pilot boats . . . . . . .
.(e)marine salvagers (see marine
salvagers)(f)marine storekeepers and ships
chandlers(see—sales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets
group 2)(g)pearl fishing boats (see pearl
fishing)(h)seagoing vessels (intrastate
only)—(i)sailers and tugs . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .(ii)all other
vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(i)stevedoring (see stevedoring)(j)yacht clubs (see
clubs—sporting)ShireCouncilservices(seelocalgovernments—local)Shop and office
fitters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shows, carnivals, entertainment and
similar4.479.271.203.094.723.204.45*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.95Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$479007482003things—(a)carnivals, fairs, bowling alleys,
squashcentres,tenniscentres,indoorcricketcentresandsimilaractivities(nottravelling shows). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .(b)pleasuregrounds,amusementparks,zoological gardens and similar
activities,agriculturalindustrialandhorticulturalshows,rodeosandsimilaractivities,circuses,sideshowsandtravellingshows . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sign(plasticonly)manufacturersandinstallers (see plastic)Sign-writers(seebuildingconstruction—painters)Silverware manufacturers (see
enamellers)Skating rinks (see gymnasiums)Slashing contractors (see scrubbing)Slate, stone and marble yards (see
masons—monumental)Slaughterhouses(seemeatindustry—abattoirs)Sluicing
contractors (see dredging)Smallgoods—(a)retailshops(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)(b)manufacturers(seemeatindustry—meat
preserving)1.545.40*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.96Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$490003491006492009494004496018497002Smelters (see mining
industry—smelters)Soap and candle works . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .Softgoodswarehouses(seesales—shopsand
warehouses—retail outlets group 2)Spaghettiandmacaronimanufacturers(seebiscuit)Speedways other
than riders . . . . . . . . . . . .Spray painters
(see motor trade—motor bodybuilders)Spring makers (see blacksmiths)Sprinklererectorsandmanufacturers—fireprevention . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sportinggoods,wholesaleandretail(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Squashcentres(seeshows,carnivals,entertainmentandsimilaractivities—carnivals)Stables—(a)livery (no racing or training) . . . .
. . . .(b)training (no racing) . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Stationers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Stationery manufacturers (see
bookbinders)Steeplejacks (see chimney stacks)Stevedoring—(a)shedworkersandstackers(nowharfwork). .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.430.915.445.4910.604.34*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.98Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$507004508007509018cleaning)Swimmingpoolequipmentandchemicalsales (no
installation) (see sales—shops andwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Tailors. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tankmakers(earth)(seeearthmovingcontractors)Tanners,
curriers and fellmongers. . . . . . .Tar pavers (see
asphalt—pavers)Tarpaulin makers (see tent)Taverns(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)
establishments—hotels)Taxicabproprietors(seemotortrade—chauffeurs)Taxidermists
(see museums)Tearooms(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)Terracotta works (tile) (see
brickmakers)Terrazzo makers—(a)onbuildings(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers)(b)factories (see
masons—monumental)Telegraphpoleandwireerectorsandtelephone,electriclightandpowerlineconstruction
(except local governments). .Television (see
radio broadcasting)Tenniscentres(seeshows,carnivals,entertainment
and similar things—carnivals)0.526.886.82*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.99Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$511003512006515004Tent, tarpaulin,
sailmakers and canvas goodsmanufacturers .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Testpilots(seeaerodromes,airportsandaviation industry—crop)Theatres (see gymnasiums)Threshingandchaffcuttingcontractors(travelling
plant) (see farming—agricultural)Tilersandpaviours(seebuildingconstruction—bricklayers,alsobuildingconstruction—tilers, also carpet
layers)Timber industry—(a)charcoal burners (see charcoal)(b)cordwoodcuttersandsuppliers(seefirewood)(c)firewoodcuttersandsuppliers(seefirewood)(d)plywood and veneer manufacturers (nosawmilling)(seefurnituremanufacturers)(e)post
and rail splitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(f)sandalwood getters (see firewood)(g)sawmill,planingmills,firewoodandcordwooddealersandsuppliersandsandalwoodgetters—withorwithouttree-felling . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(h)saw
sharpeners (see saw)(i)scrubbing and
slashing contractors (seescrubbing)2.9810.2911.36*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.100Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$517018519005520006(j)stumping and clearing (see
bush-falling)(k)timber getters (falling, rafting,
logging,log hauling and loading) . . . . . . . . . .
.(l)timbermerchantsorseasoningworks(withoutsawmilling,breakingdown,bush work or
transport of logs). . . . .Tinsmiths (see
can)Tobacco factories and stemmeries. .
. . . . .Tobaccomerchantsanddistributors(seesales—shops and
warehouses—warehouses)Tobacconists (retail) (see Sales—shops
andwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Touristaccommodationresorts(seeaccommodation(boardandlodgings)establishments—boarding)Tow truck
operators (see motor trade—tow)Toysandnovelties(salesonly)(seesales—shops and warehouses—retail
outletsgroup 2)Trade unions
outdoor staff (see clerical andmanagerial
workers—employed outside)Tramways—(a)constructionandmaintenance(seerailways—construction)(b)carriageandwagonworks(seeblacksmiths)Trappers (see
kangaroo)Tree loppers (see bush-falling)17.215.234.14*Rate
in column 3 does not include surcharge.For information
about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.101Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$524007525018526002527005527101528008Tuners and similar activities (see
piano)Tunnellingcontractors(seeminingindustry—tunnelling)Turkish baths
(see gymnasiums)Twine works (see rope)Typewriters—manufacturers,suppliersandrepairers (see office machine)Umbrella manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Undertakers and funeral directors . . . . .
. . .Undertakersworkshops(seewoodwork—joinery)Upholsterersandflock,cottontextileandother cotton goods manufacturers. .
. . . . .Varnishmanufacturers(seepaintandvarnish)Vehiclesales—newandused(seemotortrade—salespersons)Vendingmachineandweighingmachineproprietors (no manufacturing). .
. . . . . . .Vendors—mobile(bread,milk,foodandsimilar things). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Veneermanufacturers(seefurnituremanufacturers)Venetianblindmanufacturers(seeblindmanufacturers)Veterinary
surgeons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Videooutlets(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 2)0.763.173.111.393.880.97*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.102Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$529000530001532007532509536008537107Vignerons and winemakers. . . . . . . .
. . . .Wagon builders (see blacksmiths)Warehouses(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—warehouses)Wastemerchants(rag,paperandsimilarthings including
recycling). . . . . . . . . . . . .Waste removal contractors (see
sanitary)Watchmakers(seesales—shopsandwarehouses—retail outlets group 1)Watch officers and gatekeepers. .
. . . . . . .Waterreticulationcontractors(seereticulation)Waterworks (no
sewerage). . . . . . . . . . . .Weldingworks(seeengineeringandmetaltrades—engineers)Welfare
organisations (see churches)Well sinkers
(see artesian boring contractors)Wharfconstructionandmaintenance(seebuilding construction—wharf)Wharf workers (see stevedoring)Wheelwrights (see blacksmiths)Wickerworkers (see basket)Windmillmanufacturersanderectors(nowell
sinking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Window cleaning contractors (see
cleaning)Window film application (see plastic)Windowframemanufacturers,securityscreen,insectscreen,awningandgrills3.435.412.343.566.58*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.103Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$538003540007541018542002544008551005552008manufacturers
and installers . . . . . . . . . . . .Windowmanufacturerswithglazing(seeglaziers)Winemakers (see
vignerons)Winesaloons(seeaccommodation(boardand
lodgings) establishments—hotels)Wineandspiritmerchants(wholesaleandretail). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wireworks and
nail manufacturers and ironpipe
manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Woodpulpfactories,woodchippingfactories,particleboardandhardboardmanufacturers .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Woodchipping
factories (see wood)Woodwork—(a)cabinet-makers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .(b)carvers and wood-turners (see
furnituremanufacturers)(c)coach builders (see blacksmiths)(d)french polishers. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .(e)furnituremanufacturers(seefurnituremanufacturers)(f)joinery and moulding works andworkers in wood (†NOR) shop riskonly
(see furniture manufacturers)Woollen, yarn
and knitting mills. . . . . . . .Wool, produce
and grain stores—(a)with dumping . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .4.043.276.653.123.972.304.307.21*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
Column
1Code No.104Workers’ Compensation Regulation 1992SCHEDULE 1 (continued)Column 2ClassificationColumn 3Rate*$553000(b)no
dumping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Woolclassingcontractors(seepastoral—shearing)554003Wool
scourers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Wreckers (motor vehicle and similar
things)(see motor trade—motor body builders)X-ray—radiologists (see medical)YMCA
camps (see churches)Yarn mills (see woollen)Zinc
works (see galvanising)Zoologicalgardens(seeshows,carnivals,entertainment
and similar things—pleasure)(†NOR—Not
otherwise rated)4.837.21*Rate in column 3 does not include
surcharge.For information about thesurcharge, see section 13B.
105Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992¡SCHEDULE 2†TABLE OF INJURIES†PART
1—UPPER EXTREMITY INJURIES†Division
1—Preliminary˙Application of pt 11.(1)This
part deals with upper extremity injuries.(2)Themaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableforanupperextremity injury is $80 000.(3)However, most injuries entitle an
injured worker to a lesser amountonly,andaccordinglyeachinjurylistedindivision2showsboththepercentage of permanent impairment that
may result from the injury and themaximum lump sum
compensation payable for the injury.˙How to
use this part of the table2.(1)Division 2 lists
certain upper extremity injuries.(2)Injuriesarestatedincolumn2,themaximumpercentageofpermanent impairment resulting from the
injury is stated in column 3, andthe maximum lump
sum compensation for the injury is stated in column 4.(3)The maximum percentage of permanent
impairment resulting froman injury is stated as a percentage of
permanent impairment of the upperextremity.(4)Someinjuriesmentionedindivision2aremarkedwithanasterisk (*).(5)These injuries may result in the same degree
of maximum percentageof permanent impairment as other
injuries mentioned in the division, but,forhistoricalreasons,giverisetodifferentamountsofmaximumlumpsum
compensation.
106Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)(6)Formoreinformationonhowtousethetableofinjuries,seesections 43 and 44 of the regulation.˙Interaction between this part and the
AMA guide3.(1)The degree of
permanent impairment resulting from an injury to anupperextremityisexpressedindivision2aspercentageofpermanentimpairment of the
upper extremity.(2)Even though an injury is not precisely
described under division 2, asimilar injury
often will be.(3)If the injury is more severe than a
particular similar injury, but lessseverethananothersimilarinjury,thedegreeofpermanentimpairmentmust always be
more than the less severe injury, but not as much as themore
severe injury.(4)If an injury to an upper extremity
results in permanent impairmentandtheinjuryisnotmentionedindivision2,thedegreeofpermanentimpairment must
be assessed under the AMA guide.(5)However,theprocessesthatmaybeusedundertheAMAguidecannotresultinaninjurygivingrisetoagreaterdegreeofpermanentimpairmentfromtheinjurythanthatspecifiedunderdivision2forasimilar, more severe injury.(6)The percentage of permanent impairment
resulting from the injuryassessedundertheAMAguidemustbeexpressedasapercentageofpermanent impairment of the upper
extremity.(7)The percentage of permanent impairment
so expressed is taken to bethe degree of
permanent impairment of the upper extremity for this part.(8)For section 43 of the regulation, the
relevant provision of the AMAguide is chapter
3.˙Formulas to be used for deciding lump
sum compensation forpermanent impairment4.(1)The
following formula is to be used to work out the amount oflump
sum compensation payable for single or multiple injuries to the
upper
107Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)extremity—DPI x
MLSC100(2)However,iftheinjuryisasingleinjury(otherthananinjuryinvolving sensory
loss or loss of sensation) to the index, ring or little
finger,the following formula must be used—DPI x
LSCMDPI(3)In this
section—“DPI”means the
assessed degree of permanent impairment resulting fromthe
injury or, for multiple injuries, the injuries.“LSC”meansthelumpsumcompensationpayableforthemaximumdegree of permanent impairment for the
injury.“MDPI”meansthemaximumdegreeofpermanentimpairmentmentionedinthetableofinjuriesasresultingfromtheinjuryoranother relevant injury.“MLSC”meansthemaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableunderthis
part.†Division 2—Upper extremity
injuriesColumn 1Code No.Column 2Injury1100FINGERS AND HANDColumn 3Column 4MaximumMaximum% oflump
sumpermanentcompensationimpairment$1101Loss of thumb .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102Loss
of joint of thumb . . . . . . . . .361828 80014
400
108Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)110311041105110611071108110911101111111211131114111511161117111811191120112111221123112411251126Sensorylosstopalmarsurfaceofthumb. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Loss of sensation on either side
ofthumb. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .*Loss of index finger . . . . . . . .
. .*Loss of 2 joints of index finger.*Loss of distal joint to index
fingerSensorylosstopalmarsurfaceofindex finger. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Loss of sensation on either side ofindex finger. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Loss of middle finger. . . . . . . .
.Loss of 2 joints of middle finger .Loss
of distal joint of middle fingerSensorylosstopalmarsurfaceofmiddle finger . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .Loss of sensation on either side ofmiddle finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.*Loss of ring finger . . . . . . . . . .
.*Loss of 2 joints of ring finger.
.*Loss of distal joint of ring fingerLoss
of sensation on either side ofring
finger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sensorylosstopalmarsurfaceofring finger. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Loss of sensation on either side ofring
finger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Loss of little finger . . . . . . . . . .
.*Loss of 2 joints of little finger.
.*Loss of distal joint of little
fingerSensorylosstopalmarsurfaceoflittle finger. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Loss of sensation on either side oflittle finger. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Lossofhandorarmbelowthelevel of the elbow . . . . . . . . . . . .
.18818138851813885865353865539014
4006 40016 29012
2208 1456 4004
00014 40010 4006
4006 4004 0008
1458 1454 8902
4004 0002 4008
1458 1454 8904
0002 40072
000
110Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)1300ELBOW130113021303Medialorlateralepicondylitisofelbow,non-operatedwithnoresidualsubjectivesymptomsorsigns. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Medialorlateralepicondylitisofelbow,whetheroperatedornon-operatedwithresidualsubjectivesymptomsorsignse.g.painandtenderness. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Injury to elbow region resulting inmoderate loss of all movements.02311400SHOULDER AND
ARM1401140214031404Injury to shoulder region
resultingin mild loss of all movements . . .Injury to shoulder region resultingin
moderate loss of all movementsTotal loss of
function of shoulderjoint. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loss of an arm .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6166010001 60024 8004
80012 80048 00080
000†PART 2—LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES†Division 1—Preliminary˙Application of pt 21.(1)This
part deals with lower extremity injuries.(2)Themaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableforalower
111Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)extremity injury
is $75 000.(3)However, most injuries entitle an
injured worker to a lesser amountonly,andaccordinglyeachinjurylistedinthispartshowsboththepercentage of permanent impairment that
may result from the injury and themaximum lump sum
compensation payable for the injury.˙How to
use this part of the table2.(1)Division 2 lists
certain lower extremity injuries.(2)Injuriesarestatedincolumn2,themaximumpercentageofpermanent impairment resulting from the
injury is stated in column 3, andthe maximum lump
sum compensation for the injury is stated in column 4.(3)The maximum percentage of permanent
impairment resulting froman injury is stated as a percentage of
permanent impairment of the lowerextremity.(4)Someinjuriesmentionedindivision2aremarkedwithanasterisk (*).(5)These injuries may result in the same degree
of maximum percentageof permanent impairment as other
injuries mentioned in the division, but,forhistoricalreasons,giverisetodifferentamountsofmaximumlumpsum
compensation.(6)Formoreinformationonhowtousethetableofinjuries,seesections 43 and 44 of the regulation.˙Interaction between this part and the
AMA guide3.(1)The degree of
permanent impairment resulting from an injury to alowerextremityisexpressedindivision2aspercentageofpermanentimpairment of the
lower extremity.(2)Even though an injury is not precisely
described under division 2, asimilar injury
often will be.(3)If the injury is more severe than a
particular similar injury, but lessseverethananothersimilarinjury,thedegreeofpermanentimpairment
112Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)must always be
more than the less severe injury, but not as much as themore
severe injury.(4)If an injury to a lower extremity
results in permanent impairment andtheinjuryisnotmentionedindivision2,thedegreeofpermanentimpairment must
be assessed under the AMA guide.(5)However,theprocessesthatmaybeusedundertheAMAguidecannotresultinaninjurygivingrisetoagreaterdegreeofpermanentimpairmentfromtheinjurythanthatspecifiedunderdivision2forasimilar, more severe injury.(6)The percentage of permanent impairment
resulting from the injuryassessedundertheAMAguidemustbeexpressedasapercentageofpermanent impairment of the lower
extremity.(7)The percentage of permanent impairment
so expressed is taken to bethe degree of
permanent impairment of the lower extremity for this part.(8)For section 43 of the regulation, the
relevant provision of the AMAguide is chapter
3.˙Formulas to be used for deciding lump
sum compensation forpermanent impairment4.(1)The
following formula is to be used to work out the amount oflump
sum compensation payable for single or multiple injuries to the
lowerextremity—DPI x MLSC100(2)However,iftheinjuryisasingleinjurytoatoe,thefollowingformula must be
used—DPI x LSCMDPI(3)In this section—“DPI”means the assessed degree of permanent
impairment resulting fromthe injury or, for multiple injuries,
the injuries.
113Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)“LSC”meansthelumpsumcompensationpayableforthemaximumdegree of permanent impairment for the
injury.“MDPI”means the
maximum degree of permanent impairment stated inthe
table of injuries as resulting from the injury or another
relevantinjury.“MLSC”meansthemaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableunderthis
part.†Division 2—Lower extremity
injuriesColumn 1Code No.Column 2InjuryColumn 3Column 4MaximumMaximum%
oflump sumpermanentcompensationimpairment$2100TOES AND
FOOT210121022103210421052106*Loss of any toe (other than greattoe)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*Loss of great
toe. . . . . . . . . . . .*Loss of joint
of great toe. . . . . .Fractureofanymetatarsal,worstpossible outcome e.g. pain or lossof
weight transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mid-foot
amputation. . . . . . . . . .Loss of a foot .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21251045638 14516
2908 1457 50033
75047 2502200ANKLE2201Ankylosisofankleinneutralposition. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
500
115Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)2308230923102311231223132314Moderate to severe aggravation oracceleration of pre-existing diseasein
knee with subjective symptoms,but no
significant clinical findingsother than
degenerative changes onX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Injurytokneeregionresultinginmoderate loss of all movements.Unstable knee (cruciate or
collateralligamentinsufficiency),whetheroperated or non-operated . . . . . .
.Unstableknee(cruciateandcollateralligamentinsufficiency),whether operated
or non-operatedTotal knee replacement. . . . . . .
.Below knee amputation . . . . . . . .Above knee amputation . . . . . . . .720253750801002400HIP JOINT AND
LEG2401240224032404Mildaggravationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseinhipjointwith
subjective symptoms, but nosignificantclinicalfindingsotherthandegenerativechangesonX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Moderate to severe aggravation oracceleration of pre-existing diseaseinhipjointwithsubjectivesymptoms,butnosignificantclinicalfindingsotherthandegenerative
changes on X-ray. .Injurytohipregionresultinginmild loss of all movements . . . .
.Injurytohipregionresultinginmoderate loss of all movements.0712255 25015
00018 75027 75037
50060 00075 00005 2509 00018
750
116Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)2405240624072408Healedfracturetofemurwithmoderate angulation or deformityFracture to femoral neck. . . . . .
.Total hip replacement . . . . . . . . .
.Loss of a leg. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .45504510033 75037 50033
75075 000†PART
3—SPECIAL PROVISION INJURIES†Division 1—Preliminary˙Application of pt 31.(1)This
part deals with vision and hearing injuries and injury
involvingloss of a breast.(2)The
maximum lump sum compensation payable for a vision injuryunder
this part is $100 000.(3)The maximum lump
sum compensation payable for a hearing injuryunder this part
is $42 730.(4)The maximum lump sum compensation
payable for loss of a breastunder this part
is $30 000.˙How to use this part of the
table2.(1)Division2listscertainvisionandhearinginjuriesandinjuryinvolving loss of
a breast.(2)Vision and hearing injuries and injury
involving loss of a breast arestatedincolumn2,andthemaximumlumpsumcompensationfortheinjury is stated in column 3.(3)Someinjuriesmentionedindivision2aremarkedwithanasterisk (*).(4)Forhistoricalreasons,themaximumlumpsumcompensation
117Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)payable for these
injuries may be higher relative to other injuries mentionedin
this division.(5)Formoreinformationonhowtousethetableofinjuries,seesection 43 of the regulation.˙Interaction between this part and the
assessment guides3.(1)The lump sum
compensation payable for a vision or hearing injurymentioned in division 2 is the maximum lump
sum compensation payablefor the injury.(2)Ifavisionorhearinginjuryresultsinpermanentimpairmentofvision or hearing and the injury is not
mentioned in division 2, the degree ofpermanent
impairment resulting from the injury must be assessed under
therelevant assessment guide.(3)The degree of permanent impairment
must be expressed as a degreeof total vision
or hearing loss—(a)for each eye or ear; or(b)if the injury is to both eyes or both
ears—of both eyes or bothears.(4)In
this section—“relevant assessment guide”means—(a)for
a vision injury—the ophthalmologists guide; or(b)for
a hearing injury—the hearing loss tables.˙Formula to be used for deciding lump sum
compensation forpermanent impairment4.(1)The
following formula is to be used to work out the amount oflump
sum compensation payable for a vision or hearing injury—DPI x
LSC100(2)In this
section—
118Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)“DPI”means—(a)for
hearing loss from industrial deafness—the assessed degree ofpermanent impairment resulting from the
injury less 1%;12and(b)foranotherinjuryunderthispart—theassesseddegreeofpermanent impairment resulting from the
injury.“LSC”means the lump
sum compensation payable under this part for theinjury.†Division 2—Special provision injuriesColumn
1Code No.Column 2Injury3100VISION3101310231033104*Loss of vision in 1 eye (correctedvision). . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .*Total loss of vision in 1 eyeresulting from loss of an eyeballTotal loss of vision. . . . . . .
.Total loss of vision of 1 eye withserious diminution of visionin
the other eye (less than 10%vision
remaining) . . . . . . . . . .Column 3Maximum lumpsum
compensation$32 58036 650100
00085 0003200HEARING3201Loss
of hearing in 1 ear . . . . .3202*Binaural hearing loss . . . . . .20
00040 73012Formoreinformationaboutthe1%reduction,seesection95(7)oftheAct(Special provision concerning compensation
for loss of hearing).
119Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)3300INJURY TO BREAST3301*Loss of breast. . . . . . . .
. . .30 000†PART
4—OTHER INJURIES†Division 1—Preliminary˙Application of pt 41.(1)This
part deals with the following injuries (“system
injuries”)—(a)injuries to the
musculo-skeletal system;(b)injuries to the
nervous system;(c)injuries to the respiratory
system;(d)injuries to the cardiovascular
system;(e)injuries to the alimentary
system;(f)injuries to the urinary or
reproductive system;(g)injuries to the
skin.(2)The maximum lump sum compensation
payable for an injury underthis part is $100
000.(3)However, most injuries entitle an
injured worker to a lesser amountonly,andaccordinglyeachinjurylistedinthispartshowsboththepercentage of permanent impairment that
may result from the injury and themaximum lump sum
compensation payable for the injury.˙How to
use this part of the table2.(1)Division 2 lists
certain system injuries.(2)Injuriesarestatedincolumn2,themaximumpercentageof
120Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)permanent
impairment resulting from the injury is stated in column 3,
andthe maximum lump sum compensation for the
injury is stated in column 4.(3)The
maximum percentage of permanent impairment resulting froman
injury is stated as a percentage of permanent impairment of the
wholeperson.(4)Someinjuriesmentionedindivision2aremarkedwithanasterisk (*).(5)These injuries may result in the same degree
of maximum percentageof permanent impairment as other
injuries mentioned in the division, but,forhistoricalreasons,giverisetodifferentamountsofmaximumlumpsum
compensation.(6)Formoreinformationonhowtousethetableofinjuries,seesections 43 and 44 of the regulation.˙Interaction between this part and the
AMA guide3.(1)Thedegreeofpermanentimpairmentresultingfromasysteminjury is
expressed in division 2 as percentage of permanent impairment
ofthe whole person.(2)Even
though an injury is not precisely described under division 2,
asimilar injury often will be.(3)If the injury is more severe than a
particular similar injury, but lessseverethananothersimilarinjury,thedegreeofpermanentimpairmentmust always be
more than the less severe injury, but not as much as themore
severe injury.(4)If a system injury results in
permanent impairment and the injury isnot mentioned in
division 2, the degree of permanent impairment must beassessed under the AMA guide.(5)However,theprocessesthatmaybeusedundertheAMAguidecannot result in
a system injury giving rise to a greater degree of permanentimpairmentfromtheinjurythanthatspecifiedunderdivision2forasimilar, more severe injury.(6)The percentage of permanent impairment
resulting from the injury
121Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)assessedundertheAMAguidemustbeexpressedasapercentageofpermanent impairment of the whole
person.(7)The percentage of permanent impairment
so expressed is taken to bethe degree of
permanent impairment of the whole person for this part.(8)For section 43 of the regulation, the
relevant provisions of the AMAguide are—(a)for injuries to the cervicothoracic,
thoracolumbar or lumbosacralspine—chapter 3;
and(b)for injuries to the pelvis—chapter 3;
and(c)for injuries to the brain and cranial
nerves—chapters 4 and 9; and(d)for
spinal cord injuries—chapters 3 and 4; and(e)for
respiratory system injuries—chapter 5; and(f)for
cardiovascular system injuries—chapter 6; and(g)for
alimentary system injuries—chapter 10; and(h)for
urinary or reproductive system injuries—chapter 11; and(i)for skin injuries—chapter 13.˙Formulas to be used for deciding lump
sum compensation forpermanent impairment4.(1)The
following formula is to be used to work out the amount oflump
sum compensation payable for single or multiple system
injuries—DPI x MLSC100(2)However, if the injury is a loss of
smell, taste or speech, a cervicalcord injury (with
or without fracture) or complete paraplegia, the followingformula must be used—DPI x LSCMDPI(3)In this
section—
122Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)“DPI”means the assessed degree of permanent
impairment resulting fromthe injury or, for multiple injuries,
the injuries.“LSC”meansthelumpsumcompensationpayableforthemaximumdegree of permanent impairment for the
injury.“MDPI”means the
maximum degree of permanent impairment stated inthe
table of injuries as resulting from the injury or another
relevantinjury.“MLSC”meansthemaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableunderthis
part.†Division 2—System injuriesColumn
1Code No.Column 2Injury4100M U S
C U L O – S K E L E T A LSYSTEMColumn 3Column 4MaximumMaximum% oflump
sumpermanentcompensationimpairment$Cervicothoracic spine41014102Hyperextensionmusculo-ligamentous injury to cervical spineregionwithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no significant clinical findingsMildaggravationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseincervicalspinewithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no significant clinical findingsother than
degenerative changes onX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .0000
123Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)41034104410541064107Moderate to severe aggravation
oraccelerationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseincervicalspinewithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no significant clinical findingsother than
degenerative changes onX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Compression fracture of a vertebralbody(s)orposteriorelementfracture(spinousortransverseprocess)withoutdislocation,healed with no
complications, butlocalsubjectivesymptoms,referred pain and mild restriction ofneck
movements. . . . . . . . . . . . .Prolapsedintervertebraldiscincervicalspinewithreferredpain,non-operatedwithresolutionofsubjectivesymptoms,andnolossof
range of movements. . . . . . . .Prolapsedintervertebraldiscincervicalspinewithreferredpain,treatedsurgicallybydiscectomyandfusionwithresolutionofreferred pain. Persisting neck painwithmoderatelossofrangeofmovements. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . .Vertebral fractures or dislocationsto
cervical spine, treated surgicallybyfusionwithnoresidualneurologicalcompromise,butsevere loss of range of movements55101525Thoracolumbar
spine4108Mildaggravationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseinthoracic5 0005
00010 00015 00025
000
124Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)410941104111spinewithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no significant clinical findingsother than
degenerative changes onX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Moderate to severe aggravation oraccelerationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseinthoracicspinewithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no significant clinical findingsother than
degenerative changes onX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Minorcompressionfractureofvertebral body(s) in thoracic
spine,healedwithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no physical signs . . . . . . . . . .Majorcompressionfractureofvertebral body(s) in thoracic
spine,healedwithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no physical signs . . . . . . . . . .05510Lumbrosacral spine411241134114Musculo-ligamentousinjurytolumbosacralspineregionwithsubjectivesymptoms,butnosignificant
clinical findings. . . . .Mildaggravationofpre-existingdegenerativediseaseinlumbosacralspinewithsubjectivesymptoms,butnosignificantclinicalfindingsotherthandegenerative
changes on X-ray. .Moderate to severe aggravation
oracceleration of pre-existing diseaseinlumbosacralspinewithsubjectivesymptoms,butnosignificantclinicalfindingsother0005
0005 00010 00000
125Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)411541164117411841194120thandegenerativechangesonX-ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .Moderate to severe aggravation ofpre-existingspondylolisthesis,treated
surgically by discectomy orfusionwithresolutionofsymptoms. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Minorcompressionfractureofvertebral body(s) in lumbar
region,healedwithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no physical signs . . . . . . . . . .Majorcompressionfractureofvertebral body(s) in lumbar
region,healedwithsubjectivesymptoms,but
no physical signs . . . . . . . . . .Prolapsedintervertebraldiscinlumbosacralspinewithreferredpain, non-operated with resolutionof
referred pain and back pain.Noloss
of range of movements. . . .Prolapsedintervertebraldiscinlumbosacralspinewithreferredpain,treatedsurgicallybydiscectomyorfusionwithresolutionofreferredpain,butpersisting low back pain. Mild
lossof range of movements. . . . . . .
.Prolapsedintervertebraldiscinlumbosacralspinewithreferredpain,treatedsurgicallybydiscectomyorfusion,butwithpersistingreferredpainandlowback pain.Moderate loss of
rangeof movements. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .5105101015255 00010 0005
00010 00010 00015
00025 000
126Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)Pelvis4121412241234124412541264127Healedfracturetopelviswithoutdisplacementinanyregion(otherthanacetabulum,coccyxandsacrum)withsubjectivesymptoms, but no
significant signsHealedfracturetopelviswithdisplacementinanyregion(otherthanacetabulum,coccyxandsacrum)withsubjectivesymptoms, but no
significant signsFracturetococcyx,whetheroperated or non-operated . . . . . .
.Healed fracture(s) to pelvis in anyregion(otherthanacetabulum,coccyxandsacrum)withdisplacementanddeformityandsubjective symptoms and signs . .Fracture to sacrum with or withoutinvolvement of the sacro-iliac jointwithsubjectivesymptomsandsigns. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fractureordislocationofsymphysis or sacro-iliac joint. .
.Fractureintoacetabulumwithdisplacementanddeformityandresidualsubjectivesymptomsandsigns in hip joint. . . . . . . .
. . . . .055101010504200NERVOUS
SYSTEMBrain and cranial nerves4201Mildvertigowithsubjectivesymptoms, but no
significant signs005 0005
00010 00010 00010
00050 0000
131Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)†PART
5—PRESCRIBED DISFIGUREMENT†Division
1—Preliminary˙Application of pt 51.(1)This
part deals with prescribed disfigurement.(2)Themaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableforprescribeddisfigurement is
$50 000.(3)However, most injuries entitle an
injured worker to a lesser amountonly,andaccordinglyeachinjurylistedinthispartshowsboththepercentage of permanent impairment that
may result from the injury and themaximum lump sum
compensation payable for the injury.˙How to
use this part of the table2.(1)Division 2 lists
prescribed disfigurements.(2)Prescribeddisfigurementsresultingfrominjuryarestatedincolumn2,themaximumpercentageofpermanentimpairmentresultingfrom
the disfigurement is stated in column 3,13andthemaximumlumpsum compensation
for the disfigurement is stated in column 4.13Theactualpercentageofpermanentimpairmentresultingfromtheprescribeddisfigurementmustbeassessedhavingregardtotheseverityoftheprescribeddisfigurement—seesection140(3)oftheAct(Entitlementtoadditionalcompensation).
132Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)†Division 2—Prescribed disfigurementColumn
1Code No.Column 2Injury5100PRESCRIBEDDISFIGUREMENTColumn 3Column 4MaximumMaximum% oflump
sumpermanentcompensationimpairment$510151025103510451055106Mildalmostinvisiblelinearscarringfollowingsurgeryortraumainlinesofelectiontoanypart(s)ofthebodywithminimaldiscolouration,
normal texture andelevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .Moderate linear scarring followingsurgery or trauma crossing lines ofelection to any part(s) of the bodywithminimaldiscolouration,normal texture
and elevation. . . .Moderate to
severe linear scarringfollowing surgery or trauma in
orcrossinglinesofelectiontoanypart(s)ofthebody.Discoloured,indurated,
atrophic or hypertrophicArea scarring to any part(s) of
thebody following surgery or trauma.Atrophicorhypertrophic,markedly
discoloured. . . . . . . . .Depressedcheek,nasalorfrontalbones following
trauma . . . . . . . .Lossoforseveredeformityofouter ear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .021020354001 0005 00010
00017 50020
000
133Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)510751085109Severe,bilateralgrossfacialdeformity
following burns or othertrauma. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Loss of entire nose . . . . . . . . .
. . .Grossscarringfollowingburnstomultiplebodyareas.Someareashealingspontaneouslyandsomerequiringgrafting.Grossscarringattheburnanddonorsites.Outcomeresultinginfragile,dry,crackingskinatgraftsitesnecessitating the need for wearingofspecialgarments.Severecasesresultinginlossofsweatglandsand
lack of sweating leading to thenecessity to be
in a continuous airconditioned environment . . . . . . .505010025
00025 00050 000†PART 6—PSYCHIATRIC OR
PSYCHOLOGICALINJURIES˙Application of pt 61.(1)This
part deals with psychiatric or psychological injuries.(2)The maximum lump sum compensation
payable for a psychiatric orpsychological
injury is $100 000.(3)However,mostinjurieswillentitleaninjuredworkertoalesseramount.˙Interaction between this part and the AMA
guide2.(1)Permanentimpairmentresultingfromapsychiatricor
134Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992SCHEDULE 2 (continued)psychological
injury must be assessed under the AMA guide.(2)Permanent impairment resulting from an
injury must be expressed asa percentage of
permanent impairment of the whole person.(3)The
percentage of permanent impairment so expressed is taken to
bethe degree of permanent impairment for this
part.(4)For section 43 of the regulation, the
relevant provision of the AMAguide is chapter
14.˙Formula to be used for deciding lump
sum compensation forpermanent impairment3.(1)The
following formula is to be used to work out the amount oflump
sum compensation payable for psychiatric or psychological
injuries—DPI x MLSC100(2)In this section—“DPI”means the assessed degree of permanent
impairment resulting fromthe injury.“MLSC”meansthemaximumlumpsumcompensationpayableunderthis
part.
135Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992¡SCHEDULE 3†GRADUATED SCALE OF ADDITIONALCOMPENSATION FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY
ORCHRONIC ORGANIC BRAIN SYNDROMEsection 45˙Graduated scale1.This
schedule contains the graduated scale for additional
compensationfor spinal cord injury or chronic organic
brain syndrome.˙How to use the graduated scale2.(1)The percentage
of permanent impairment from spinal cord injury orchronic organic brain syndrome shown in
column 1 of the graduated scalecorresponds to
the percentage of permanent impairment from spinal cordinjury or chronic organic brain syndrome
under schedule 2, part 4.(2)A worker who
sustains a percentage of permanent impairment fromspinal cord injury or chronic organic brain
syndrome shown in column 1 isentitled to
additional lump sum compensation in the amount shown for thecorresponding entry in column 2.
139Workers’ Compensation Regulation
19923´AIAamdchdefdivexpgazhdginslapnotfdomo in cpparaprecpresprev==================KeyKey
to abbreviations in list of legislation and annotationsActs
Interpretation Act 1954amendedchapterdefinitiondivisionexpires/expiredgazetteheadinginsertedlapsednotifiedomittedorder in
councilpageparagraphprecedingpresentprevious(prev)procprovptpubdR[X]RArelocrenumrepsschsdivSIASLsubunnum=================previouslyproclamationprovisionpartpublishedReprint
No.[X]Reprints Act 1992relocatedrenumberedrepealedsectionschedulesubdivisionStatutory
Instruments Act 1992subordinate legislationsubstitutedunnumbered´4Table of earlier
reprintsTABLE OF EARLIER REPRINTS[If a
reprint number includes an arabic letter, the reprint was released
inunauthorised, electronic form only.]Reprint No.Amendments
includedReprint date1to SL
No. 222 of 199327 July 19932to SL
No. 249 of 199415 July 19943to SL
No. 171 of 19953 August 19954to SL
No. 353 of 19951 January 1996´5Tables in earlier reprintsName
of tableTABLES IN EARLIER REPRINTSChanged names and titlesCorrected minor
errorsReprint No.43,
4
140Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992´6List of
legislationWorkers’ Compensation Regulation 1992 SL No.
156notfd gaz 19 June 1992 p 1451ss
1–2 commenced on date of notification (see s 2(1))remaining provisions commenced 1 July 1992
(see s 2(2))as amended by—Workers’
Compensation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1993 SL No. 222notfd
gaz 18 June 1993 pp 985–9ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 July 1993
(see s 2)Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 1) 1994 SL No. 249notfd gaz 1 July 1994 pp
1170–77ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremaining provisions commenced 1 July 1994
(see s 2)Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 2) 1994 SL No. 248notfd gaz 1 July 1994 pp
1170–77commenced on date of notificationWorkers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 3) 1994 SL No. 280notfd gaz 22 July 1994 pp
1445–6commenced on date of notificationWorkers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 1) 1995 SL No. 171notfd gaz 9 June 1995 pp
1165–71ss 4, 6–7, 9(2)–(3) commenced 1 July 1995
(see s 3)remaining provisions commenced on date of
notificationWorkers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 2) 1995 SL No. 353notfd gaz 8 December 1995 pp
1449–53ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notifications 16(2)–(3) commenced 1 July 1996 (see s
2(2))remaining provisions commenced 1 January
1996 (see s 2(1))Workers’ Compensation Amendment Regulation
(No. 1) 1996 SL No. 161notfd gaz 28 June 1996 pp
1164–70ss 1–2 commenced on date of
notificationremainingprovisionscommenceonthedaytheEducation(WorkExperience)Act 1996 s 8
commences (see s 2)´7List of
annotationsCommencements 2om R3
(see RA s 37)Repeals 3om R1
(see RA s 40)
141Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992Definitionsprov hdgsub
1995 SL No. 353 s 4(1)s 4def“actualexpenditureonaccountofwages”ins1995SLNo.353s 4(3)def“AMA
guide”ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“applicant”sub 1995 SL No.
353 s 4(2)–(3)def“approved ambulance service”om
1995 SL No. 171 s 4def“due date”ins 1995 SL No.
353 s 4(3)def“household worker”om 1995 SL No.
353 s 4(2)def“hearing loss tables”ins
1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“lower
extremity”ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“ophthalmologists guide”ins
1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“permanent
impairment”ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“prescribed form”om 1995 SL No.
353 s 4(2)def“schedule of rates”sub
1995 SL No. 353 s 4(2)–(3)def“upper
extremity”ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 4(3)def“wages”amd 1995 SL No.
353 s 4(4)Formss 5om 1995 SL No.
353 s 5Application for policys 6sub
1995 SL No. 353 s 6Information as to wages or contractss
7om 1995 SL No. 171 s 5Policies and
renewalss 8amd 1995 SL No. 171 s 6; 1995 SL No.
353 s 7Assessment of premiums 9amd
1995 SL No. 171 s 7; 1995 SL No. 353 s 8Value of board and
lodgings 10sub 1995 SL No. 353 s 9Payment of premiums 11sub
1995 SL No. 171 s 8Additional premium for late payments
12amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 10Adjustment and
variation of premiums 13amd 1994 SL No. 248 s 3amd
1995 SL No. 171 s 9; 1995 SL No. 353 ss 11, 3 schDemerit chargess 13Ains
1995 SL No. 353 s 12Surcharges 13Bins
1995 SL No. 353 s 12Records to be kepts 16amd
1995 SL No. 171 s 10
142Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992Application for compensations
18amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schMedical practitioner’s certificates
19amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schWhere
medical practitioner not availables 20amd
1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schBasis for working out amount worker may
earn before pension is reduceds 25Ains
1995 SL No. 171 s 11om 1995 SL No. 353 s 13Basisforfixinglumpsumcompensationforinjuryresultinginpermanentimpairments
26sub 1995 SL No. 353 s 13Procedure for
hearings 27amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schInsurance of work experience studentss
33sub 1996 SL No. 161 s 4Insurance of
industry placement studentss 34sub 1996 SL No.
161 s 4Premium for special groups insurances
36amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 14Report of
injurys 37amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schFalse
or misleading formss 40amd 1995 SL No. 353 s 3 schAppeals under the Act, s 182D(3)(a)s
42ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 15Table of
injuriess 43ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 15Assessingdegreeofpermanentimpairmentfrommultipleinjuriesusingthetable
of injuriess 44ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 15Additional compensation for certain
injuriess 45ins 1995 SL No. 353 s 15SCHEDULE 1—SCHEDULE OF RATESDefinitionss 1 prov
hdgsub 1995 SL No. 353 s 16(1)Minimum premiums 5amd
1993 SL No. 222 s 4(1); 1994 SL No. 249 s 4(1); 1995 SL No.
353s 16(2)
143Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992Household workerss 6ins
1995 SL No. 353 s 16(3)Tablesub 1993 SL No.
222 s 4(2); 1994 SL No. 249 s 4(2); 1994 SL No. 280s 3;
1995 SL No. 353 s 16(4)amd 1996 SL No. 161 s 5SCHEDULE 2—TABLE OF INJURIESins
1995 SL No. 353 s 17PART 3—SPECIAL PROVISION INJURIESApplication of pt 3s 1amd
1996 SL No. 161 s 6PART 4—OTHER INJURIESamd 1996 SL No.
161 s 6SCHEDULE3—GRADUATEDSCALEOFADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONFORSPINALCORDINJURYORCHRONICORGANICBRAINSYNDROMEins
1995 SL No. 353 s 17´8Provisions that have not commenced and are
notincorporated into reprintThefollowingprovisionsarenotincorporatedinthisreprintbecausetheyhadnotcommenced before the reprint date (see
Reprints Act 1992, s 5(c)).Workers’ Compensation Amendment
Regulation (No. 1) 1996 SL No. 161 ss 4–6read as
follows—Replacement of ss 33 and 344.Sections 33 and 34—omit, insert—‘Insurance of work experience students‘33.(1)In this
section—“corporation”means the
corporation sole of the Minister established undertheEducation (General Provisions) Act
1989.“educationalestablishment”hasthemeaninggivenintheEducation(Work Experience) Act 1996,
section 5.
144Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992“student”has the meaning
given in theEducation (Work Experience) Act1996, section
3.“workexperience”hasthemeaninggivenintheEducation(WorkExperience) Act
1996, section 4.“work experience
place”means a place where work experience is, or
is tobe, provided for a student.‘(2)The board may
enter into a contract of insurance with an educationalestablishment or the corporation to insure
the educational establishment orthe corporation
against liability for compensation for injury to a studentarising out of work experience.‘(3)Unlesssubsection(4)applies,aninjurysufferedbyastudentistakentoariseoutof,orinthecourseof,workexperienceiftheinjuryhappens—(a)at the work experience place;
or(b)whilethestudentistravellingbetweenthestudent’splaceofabodeoreducationalestablishmentandtheworkexperienceplace; or(c)whilethestudentistravellingbetweenaplacementionedinparagraph (b) and another place, or is
at the other place, to do—(i)any of the
following in relation to an injury for which thestudent is entitled to compensation under
this section—•obtain a certificate from a registered
person•receive medical treatment or advice or
hospital attentionor advice•receive payment of compensation; or(ii)any of the
following under the Act—•be examined by a
registered person•undergo rehabilitation.‘(4)An injury
suffered by a student is taken not to arise out of, or in
thecourse of, work experience if the injury
happens—(a)after substantial delay (other than
from circumstances beyond thestudent’s
control) in starting to travel—
145Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992(i)from a work experience place to the
student’s place of abodeor educational establishment;
or(ii)fromanotherplacementionedinsubsection(3)(c)totheworkexperienceplaceorthestudent’splaceofabodeoreducational establishment; or(b)during or after a substantial
interruption to or deviation from, andbeforecompletionof,travellingmentionedinsubsection(3)(otherthananinterruptionordeviationfromcircumstancesbeyond the
student’s control).‘(5)Insurance cover
provided under a contract of insurance under thissection is limited to compensation for injury
prescribed under part 9 of theAct but does not
include—(a)payment in relation to total or
partial incapacity for work resultingfrom the injury;
and(b)paymentformedicaltreatment,hospitalisationorhospitalattention,
rehabilitation or a prosthesis, or for travelling expensesincurred in connection with any of these
matters.‘(6)Also, the
insurance cover does not extend to paying damages forinjury suffered by a student in circumstances
creating, independently of theAct or this
section, a legal liability in any person to pay damages for
theinjury.‘(7)The board has no liability under a
contract of insurance entered underthis section
unless—(a)the premium assessed for the contract
has been paid in full; or(b)the contract is
a non-policy compensation arrangement.‘Insurance of industry placement
students‘34.(1)In this
section—“college”has the meaning
given in theVocational Education and Training(Industry Placement) Act 1992,
section 4.“industry placement”has the meaning
given in theVocational Educationand Training
(Industry Placement) Act 1992, section 8, but
does notinclude a paid industry
placement.
146Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992“industry placement place”means a place where industry placement
is,or is to be, provided for a student.“student”hasthemeaninggivenintheVocationalEducationandTraining (Industry Placement) Act
1992, section 4.‘(2)The board may enter into a contract of
insurance with a college toinsure the
college against liability for compensation for injury to a
studentarising out of an industry placement.‘(3)Unlesssubsection(4)applies,aninjurysufferedbyastudentistaken to arise out of, or in the course
of, an industry placement if the injuryhappens—(a)at the industry placement place;
or(b)whilethestudentistravellingbetweenthestudent’splaceofabode or college and the industry
placement place; or(c)whilethestudentistravellingbetweenaplacementionedinparagraph (b) and another place, or is
at the other place, to do—(i)any of the
following in relation to an injury for which thestudent is entitled to compensation under
this section—•obtain a certificate from a registered
person•receive medical treatment or advice or
hospital attentionor advice•receive payment of compensation; or(ii)any of the
following under the Act—•be examined by a
registered person•undergo rehabilitation.‘(4)An injury
suffered by a student is taken not to arise out of, or in
thecourse of, an industry placement if the
injury happens—(a)after substantial delay (other than
from circumstances beyond thestudent’s
control) in starting to travel—(i)from
an industry placement place to the student’s place ofabode or college; or(ii)fromanotherplacementionedinsubsection(3)(c)totheindustry
placement place or the student’s place of abode or
147Workers’ Compensation Regulation
1992college; or(b)during or after a substantial interruption
to or deviation from, andbeforecompletionof,travellingmentionedinsubsection(3)(otherthananinterruptionordeviationfromcircumstancesbeyond the
student’s control).‘(5)Insurance cover
provided under a contract of insurance under thissection is limited to compensation for injury
prescribed under part 9 of theAct but does not
include—(a)payment in relation to total or
partial incapacity for work resultingfrom the injury;
and(b)paymentformedicaltreatment,hospitalisationorhospitalattention,
rehabilitation or a prosthesis, or for travelling expensesincurred in connection with any of these
matters.‘(6)Also, the
insurance cover does not extend to paying damages forinjury suffered by a student in circumstances
creating, independently of theAct or this
section, a legal liability in any person to pay damages for
theinjury.‘(7)The board has no liability under a
contract of insurance entered underthis section
unless—(a)the premium assessed for the contract
has been paid in full; or(b)the contract is
a non-policy compensation arrangement.’.Amendment of sch 1
(Schedule of rates)5.Schedule 1, table, item 451100—omit, insert—‘451100(h)Education (WorkExperience) Act
1996(section 33 of theregulation) . .
. . . . . . . . .3.00 for eachstudent for a
yearor part of a year
