WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 486B Effect of code of practice

WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 486B

486B Effect of code of practice

(1) Unless otherwise stated in a code of practice, the code of practice does not state all that an insurer must do, or must not do, to perform its functions, exercise its powers and meets its obligations under this Act.

(2) An insurer, including WorkCover, commits an offence if the insurer—

(a) contravenes, or otherwise acts inconsistently with, the code of practice; and

(b) does not follow a way that is as effective as, or more effective than, the code of practice for complying with a requirement of this Act.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—1,000 penalty units.