Section 151F — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

General regulation of court awards

A court may not award damages to a person contrary to this Division.

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Related sections

s 151D — Time limit for commencement of court proceedings against employer for damages
s 151DA — Time not to run for commencement of proceedings in certain cases
s 151E — Application—modified common law damages
s 151G — Only damages for past and future loss of earnings may be awarded
s 151H — No damages unless permanent impairment of at least 15%
s 151I — Calculation of past and future loss of earnings

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