Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Accident Compensation Act 1985 - SECT 19

Objectives of the Authority

19. Objectives of the Authority

The objectives of the Authority are to-

   (a)  manage the accident compensation scheme as effectively and efficiently
        and economically as is possible;





   (b)  administer this Act, the
        Accident Compensation (WorkCover Insurance) Act 1993, the
        Workers Compensation Act 1958, the
        Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the
        Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994, the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 and
        any other relevant Act;

   (c)  assist employers and workers in achieving healthy and safe working
        environments;

   (d)  promote the effective occupational rehabilitation of injured workers
        and their early return to work;

   (e)  encourage the provision of suitable employment opportunities to
        workers who have been injured;

   (f)  ensure that appropriate compensation is paid to injured workers in the
        most socially and economically appropriate manner and as expeditiously
        as possible;

   (g)  develop such internal management structures and procedures as will
        enable the Authority to perform its functions and exercise its powers
        effectively, efficiently and economically.