WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 192 Additional lump sum compensation for workers with DPI of 30% or more
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 192
Additional lump sum compensation for workers with DPI of 30% or more192 Additional lump sum compensation for workers with DPI of 30% or more
(1) This section applies if a worker sustains an injury that results in a DPI of 30% or more.
(2) The worker is entitled to additional lump sum compensation of no more than 216.15 times QOTE for the injury, payable according to a graduated scale prescribed under a regulation.
(3) However, the worker is not entitled to additional lump sum compensation if the DPI arises from—(a) a psychiatric or psychological injury; or(b) combining a psychiatric or psychological injury and another injury.