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New scheme guidance for claims managers

15 December 2022

Comcare has released two new scheme guidance publications to assist claims managers in applying the provisions of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act).

The scheme guidance is available on our Guidance on applying the SRC Act page.


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Initial determination

  • Definition of injury and disease – provides guidance about the important distinction between the injury (other than a disease) and disease definitions of the SRC Act.

Please contact Scheme Policy and Design if you have any questions.

Page last reviewed: 15 December 2022

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Date printed 22 Dec 2024

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