Tasmanian Consolidated Acts Tasmanian Consolidated Acts
(1) Subject to subsection (2A), a claim for compensation is to–
(a) be in a form approved by the Board;
(b) be accompanied by a certificate in a form approved by the Board signed by a medical practitioner or an accredited person; and
(c) be given to–
(i) the employer of the worker or, if there is more than one employer, to one of the employers of the worker; or
(ii) a person designated for the purpose by the employer.
(2) If a claim for compensation and a medical certificate under subsection (1)(b) or subsection (2A)(b) are not given at the same time, the claim for compensation shall be deemed not to have been made until the day on which the remaining document is given to the employer.
(2A) A claim for compensation by a dependant under section 67 or 67A is to be –
(a) in a form approved by the Board; and
(b) accompanied by a certificate signed by a medical practitioner certifying the date of death.
(3) A defect, omission, or irregularity in a claim for compensation or a medical certificate under subsection (1)(b) or subsection (2A)(b) shall not affect the validity of the claim and the claim shall be dealt with in accordance with this Part unless the defect, omission, or irregularity relates to information which is not within the knowledge of, or reasonably ascertainable by, the employer or his licensed insurer.