New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION RULES 2006 - REG 1.5

1.5 Procedure wanting or in doubt

(1) If a person desires to commence proceedings or take any step in any proceedings, and the manner or form of procedure is not prescribed by the Workers Compensation Acts or these rules, or by or under any other Act, or the person is in doubt as to the manner or form of procedure, the Commission may, on application by the person or of its own motion, give directions.

(2) Proceedings commenced in accordance with the directions of the Commission are taken to be properly commenced.

(3) A step taken in accordance with the directions of the Commission is taken to be regular and sufficient.

(4) An application for directions under this rule may be made whether or not proceedings have been commenced.