Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 305A

305A Provisions not to apply to particular injuries

(1) The provisions of this part other than division 4 , do not apply in relation to deciding liability for injury if the injury resulting from the breach of duty is or includes—

(a) an injury that is a dust-related condition; or

(b) an injury resulting from smoking or other use of tobacco products or exposure to tobacco smoke.

(2) To remove any doubt, it is declared that a breach of duty mentioned in subsection (1) includes a breach of duty giving rise to a dependency claim.