New South Wales Consolidated Acts

WORKERS COMPENSATION ACT 1987 - SECT 142B

142B Proceedings before Commission on claim for compensation

(1) On an application to the Commission for a determination of a claim for compensation under this Division, or on the commencement of proceedings in a court in respect of a claim for work injury damages under this Division:

(a) the applicant must name the employer by whom the applicant alleges compensation is payable and the Nominal Insurer as respondents to, or defendants in, the proceedings, and

(b) the Nominal Insurer may, by service of a notice on any person who, in the opinion of the Nominal Insurer, may be liable to pay to the applicant compensation under this Act (or may have insured that liability), join that person as a party to the proceedings.

(2) The Commission may make orders providing for the reimbursement of the Insurance Fund under section 145.