Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Accident Compensation Act 1985 - SECT 49

Certain proceedings referred for conciliation

49. Certain proceedings referred for conciliation









(1) Proceedings, other than proceedings which relate solely to a claim under
section 92, 92A, 92B, 98 or 98A, must not be commenced in the County Court or
Magistrates' Court-

   (a)  unless the dispute between the parties has been referred for
        conciliation under Division 2 of Part III; and

   (b)  until the Conciliation Officer has issued a certificate, which the
        Conciliation Officer must issue if the Conciliation Officer is
        satisfied that all reasonable steps have been taken by the claimant to
        settle the dispute.

(2) This section as amended by section 13 of the Accident Compensation
(Miscellaneous Amendment) Act 1997 applies in respect of any referral lodged
on or after the commencement of that section.