Instruments, directions and notices issued under the SRC Act
Directions, instruments and notices set out binding rules on how the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 (SRC Act) operates.
Directions, instruments and notices explained
The SRC Act allows:
- The Minister to issue directions to Comcare, licensees or the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission. A compilation of Ministerial directions is available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
- The Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission to issue directions and guidelines to Comcare and licensees.
- Gazette notices to be issued to alert people on the decisions and actions of the government and the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission.
They cover a range of topics, including self-insurance licensing, statutory rates for payments, and Ministerial declarations of scheme coverage.
Below is a list of guidelines and notices issued by the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission by year. For instruments and notices issued by Comcare please visit Comcare’s website.
Directions
| Who is affected | Section of the SRC Act | Description | Date of effect | Gazettal or Notified on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Comcare | 97E(1) | Premium Determination Guidelines | 31 August 2022 | 30 August 2022 |
Comcare | 97E(2) | Regulatory Contributions Determination Guidelines | 31 August 2022 | 30 August 2022 |
Notices issued 2022–23
| Agency (where appropriate) | Section of the SRC Act | Description | Date of effect | Gazettal or Notified on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commonwealth Insurance Limited | 107 | Licence revocation | 1 October 2022 | 30 September 2022 |
Commonwealth Insurance Limited | 105 | Licence variation | 6 October 2022 | 5 October 2022 |
Colonial Services Pty Limited | 105 | Licence variation | 6 October 2022 | 5 October 2022 |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 105 | Licence variation | 6 October 2022 | 5 October 2022 |
Commonwealth Securities Limited | 105 | Licence variation | 6 October 2022 | 5 October 2022 |
Avanteos Pty Ltd | 108D(2) | Licence variation | 6 October 2022 | 5 October 2022 |