Victorian Numbered Acts

ACCIDENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENT ACT 2010 (NO. 9 OF 2010) - SECT 148

    (1)     For section 20(1)(ta) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 substitute —

    "(ta)     develop and implement programs to provide incentives to employers and to assist employers in—

              (i)     implementing measures designed to prevent injuries and diseases at workplaces; and

              (ii)     improving occupational health and safety and return to work results;".

    (2)     For section 20(1)(za) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 substitute —

    "(za)     collaborate with other bodies and provide funds for the purposes of—

              (i)     developing national policies in relation to occupational health and safety and workers' compensation;

              (ii)     enhancing cooperation between Australian jurisdictions in relation to the health and safety of Australian workers;

              (iii)     improving occupational health and safety outcomes and workers' compensation arrangements in Australia;

              (iv)     harmonising workers' compensation arrangements across the Commonwealth, States and Territories;

        (zb)     carry out other functions specified under this Act or any other Act.".

    (3)     After section 20(2) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 insert —

    "(3)     The function of the Authority under subsection (1)(ta) does not create any obligation that gives rise to any liability of, or a claim against, the Authority or its agents.".