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WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1986 - SECT 98A

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKERS REHABILITATION AND COMPENSATION ACT 1986 - SECT 98A

98A—Constitution

        (1)         A Medical Panel is to consist of the number of members, not exceeding 5, as is determined by the Convenor of Medical Panels in each particular case.

        (2)         If a medical practitioner has been engaged to treat or examine, or to furnish a report in relation to, a worker (other than as a member of a Medical Panel), the medical practitioner is not to sit as a member of a Medical Panel examining the worker.

        (3)         A member of a Medical Panel is entitled to fees, allowances and expenses approved by the Governor.

        (4)         The fees, allowances and expenses are payable out of the Compensation Fund.

        (5)         The Convenor must appoint a presiding member for each Medical Panel, who will have general responsibility for managing the operations of the Medical Panel in its particular case.