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StatuteInjury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001

Section 4 — Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Compensation Act 2001: Overview

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4 Overview In general terms, this Act is arranged as follows: (a) Part 1 deals with preliminary matters such as the purpose of the Act and definitions: (b) Part 2 determines whether a person has cover: (c) Part 3 provides— (i) for the preparation and approval of a Code of ACC Claimants' Rights; and (ii) how to make a claim under this Act for cover and entitlements, and the process the Corporation must follow in deciding claims: (d) Part 4 sets out what the entitlements are and Schedule 1 sets out the detail of the entitlements: (e) Part 5 provides for the resolution of disputes about decisions: (f) Part 6 provides for the management of the Scheme and for the setting and collection of levies: (g) Part 7 continues the Accident Compensation Corporation and governs its operations: (h) Part 8 relates to the management of injury-related information: (i) Part 9 sets out miscellaneous provisions such as provisions about offences and penalties, and regulation-making powers: (j) Part 10 provides for the continuation of an orderly transition from the competitive provision of workplace accident insurance: (k) Part 11 provides transitional provisions for cover, entitlements, reviews and appeals, and financial matters relating to former Acts.

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