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 (SRCC). A compilation of Ministerial directions is available from the Federal Register of Legislation.
- The SRCC 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 SRCC.
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 SRCC by year. For instruments and notices issued by Comcare please visit Comcare's website.
Guidelines
Who is affected Section of the SRC Act Description Date of effect Gazettal or Notified on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments Comcare 89D and 101 n/a 10 June 2023 9 June 2023 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
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