WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 481
Reserve power of Minister to give directions in public interest
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 481
Reserve power of Minister to give directions in public interest
481 Reserve power of Minister to give directions in public interest
(1) The
Minister may give the board a written direction in relation to WorkCover if
the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary to give the direction in the
public interest.
(2) The board must ensure the direction is complied with in
relation to WorkCover.
(3) Before giving the direction, the Minister must—
(a) consult with the board; and
(b) ask the board to advise the Minister
whether, in its opinion, complying with the direction would not be in the
commercial interests of WorkCover.
(4) The Minister must cause a copy of the
direction to be—
(a) published in the gazette within 21 days after it is
given; and
(b) tabled in the Legislative Assembly within 14 sitting days
after it is given.
