New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

WORKERS COMPENSATION REGULATION 2003 - REG 24

24 Review by Authority

(1) If an insurer, after an application under section 63A (4) of the Act has been made to it:

(a) refuses to give a direction under section 63A (4) of the Act, or

(b) gives only part of any such direction applied for by or on behalf of the worker or the accredited provider concerned,

the insurer must refer the matter as soon as practicable to the Authority in such form and in such manner as the Authority may determine.

(2) If an insurer gives a direction under section 63A (4) of the Act, the worker or accredited provider concerned may apply to the Authority for a review of the direction:

(a) if the worker or provider objects to a condition (or an amendment or revocation of a condition) that the insurer has attached or added to the direction, or

(b) if the insurer declines further liability on behalf of the relevant employer for any occupational rehabilitation service covered by a direction previously given by the insurer.

(3) An application for review is required to be:

(a) made in such form, and

(b) accompanied by such information, and

(c) made in such manner,

as the Authority may determine.

(4) The Authority may, in relation to a matter that has been referred to it or in relation to an application for a review under this clause:

(a) confirm the decision of the insurer, or

(b) confirm the decision with such modification as the Authority considers to be appropriate, or

(c) give a direction under section 63A (4) of the Act that the Authority considers to be appropriate.

(5) The Authority is to notify in writing the relevant insurer, employer, accredited provider and worker of the outcome of its review.