Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Accident Compensation (WorkCover Insurance) Act 1993 - SECT 16

Premiums order-general provisions

16. Premiums order-general provisions



(1) A premiums order-

   (a)  must be published in the Government Gazette;

   (b)  takes effect on and from the date on which it is published or any
        later date of commencement as may be specified in the order;

   (c)  applies to a WorkCover insurance policy which is in force in respect
        of a policy period commencing on or after the date of commencement of
        the premiums order.

(2) A premiums order may-

   (a)  apply generally or be limited in its application by reference to
        specified exceptions or factors;

   (b)  apply differently according to different factors of a specified kind;

   (c)  specify different methods of calculation whether by reference to
        formulas, scales, tables or other means;

   (d)  apply, adopt or incorporate (with or without modification) the
        provisions of any document, code, standard, rule, specification or
        method whether as formulated, issued, prescribed or published at the
        time the order is made;

   (e)  authorise any specified person or body to determine or apply a
        specified matter or thing.