Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT 1951 - SECT 8

    (1)     In this Act (subject to this chapter):

"worker "means an individual who has entered into or works under a contract of service with an employer, whether the contract is express or implied, oral or written.

    (2)     A reference in this Act to a "worker" after the date of an injury includes a reference to a former worker.

    (3)     The Minister may, in writing, determine categories of workers for the following provisions:

        (a)     section 155 (6), definition of employer's estimate , paragraphs (a) and (b) (Information for insurers on application for issue or renewal of policies);

        (b)     section 159 (1) (a) and (b) (Six-monthly information for insurers);

        (c)     section 190 (1) (b) (Provision of information to inspectors).

    (4)     A determination is a notifiable instrument.

Note     A notifiable instrument must be notified under the Legislation Act.