Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Emergency Management Act 1986 - SECT 31

Authority to represent Crown

31. Authority to represent Crown

In all proceedings before the County Court, the Magistrates' Court or the
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and generally in regard to claims
for compensation and the payment of compensation under section 28, the
Authority shall represent the Crown and shall have the same powers, rights and
authorities as an employer has under the Workers Compensation Act 1958 or as
an authorised insurer has under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (as the
case requires) in regard to the corresponding matter relating to a worker
under that Act.