The New South Wales Workers' Compensation Commission is a court in the State of Australia in New South Wales. It has limited jurisdiction within the state in terms of workers' compensation.
It was re-established on 1 August 1998 replacing the New South Wales Compensation Court for most workers compensation issues. Jurisdiction in connection with police and miner injuries was transferred to the New South Wales District Court. Public law claims continue to be general law courts.
Video Workers Compensation Commission of New South Wales
Structure
The Commission is headed by a judge, who is called a President, and appointed by the Governor of New South Wales at the recommendation of the Attorney General of New South Wales. The President is the head of the Commission and determines appeals and legal questions. The President also appointed the Commission approved by medical specialists and mediators. The current President is Hon. Judge Greg Keating. The President is supported by two Vice Presidents, who also hear appeal and are appointed by the Attorney General. The two current vice presidents are Mr. Bill Roche and Michael Snell.
The Clerk oversees the daily operations of the Commission and makes decisions about certain disputes. Arbitrators are independent decision makers of workers, employers, insurance companies, or other parties involved in the dispute.
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History
Workers' compensation was first introduced to New South Wales with the introduction of the Workmens Compensation Act 1910 (NSW). This law applies to hazardous work where personal injury arises from accident or in employment.
The Workers Compensation Act 1926 (NSW) expands the role of workers' compensation in the State. It introduced compulsory insurance for employers and also established Australia's first specialized workers' compensation tribunal, becoming the New South Wales Workers Compensation Commission.
The Commission exercises judicial and executive power. It is constituted by a member of the court and two lay members. The Commission also has the power to license and oversee the operations of insurance companies.
In 1984, the Workers' Compensation Commission was replaced by two bodies, the New South Wales State Compensation Agency and the New South Wales Compensation Court. The Council takes over the administrative and licensing functions previously owned by the commission, and the Court continues to exercise judicial functions.
In 1998, the court was reinstated and the Compensation Court was abolished.
See also
- List of courts and tribunals of New South Wales
References
External links
- The official website of the Workers' Compensation Commission
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