Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) In section 99(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , after "shall be liable" insert ", unless a determination or order referred to in section 249AA or a determination under section 249AB, 249B or 249BA applies,".
(2) In section 99(10) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , after "under this section" insert "or to which a notice, determination or order referred to in section 249AA, 249AB, 249B or 249BA applies".
(3) After section 99(10) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , insert —
"(10A) Subsection (10) does not apply in relation to a worker or a worker's legal personal representative or a dependant in respect of the payment or recovery of costs of professional services within the meaning of section 249AA provided by a person after the worker, representative or dependant has been informed in writing by the Authority or self-insurer that a determination or order against that person has been made under section 249AA, 249AB, 249B or 249BA.".
(4) In section 249C(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , for "section 249B" substitute "section 249AA, 249AB, 249B, 249BA or 249BC".
(5) After section 249C(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , insert —
"(1A) A reference in subsection (1) to a decision of the Authority does not include a reference to a decision of the Authority under section 249B(2)(a) to notify a relevant body or to refer the conduct of a person for review.".