Queensland Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 49

49 Exemption if employer has other insurance

(1) WorkCover may exempt an employer from insuring under this Act if WorkCover is satisfied that the employer has similar insurance for the employer’s workers under another law.

(2) To exempt an employer, WorkCover must—

(a) be satisfied that the employer’s workers will not be disadvantaged; and

(b) obtain advice from the Regulator that the exemption will not adversely affect the workers’ compensation scheme.

(3) If an employer is aggrieved by WorkCover’s decision, the employer may have the decision reviewed under chapter 13 .