Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) For section 92(1) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 substitute —
"(1) If a worker's death results from or is materially contributed to by an injury which entitles the worker's dependants to compensation, the amount of the compensation must be determined—
(a) if a dependant does not have legal representation, or is a minor or a person under a disability, by the court in accordance with this section; or
(b) in all other cases, by the Authority or self-insurer in accordance with this section.".
(2) In section 92(3) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , for "County Court" substitute "court, Authority or self-insurer".
(3) In section 92(4) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 —
(a) for "members of his or her family" (where twice occurring) substitute "members of the worker's family";
(b) for "County Court" substitute "court, the Authority or self-insurer".
(4) In section 92(6) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 , for "County Court" substitute "court, the Authority or self-insurer".
(5) For section 92(7) of the Accident Compensation Act 1985 substitute —
"(7) A dependant is entitled to interest at the prescribed rate on an amount of compensation determined in accordance with this section—
(a) in the case of a determination by the court—in respect of the period beginning on the date the claim for compensation was lodged in accordance with section 103 and ending on the date of the determination; or
(b) in the case of a determination made by the Authority or self-insurer—in respect of the period beginning on the date the claim was lodged in accordance with section 103 and ending on the date the Authority or self-insurer makes the determination.".