Section 151U — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Modified common law to apply from 30 June 1987

(1) This Part applies to a cause of action in respect of—
(a) an injury received by a worker at or after 4 pm on 30 June 1987, or
(b) the death of a worker resulting from or caused by such an injury.
(2) This Part has effect as if sections 149 and 150, as originally enacted, had never been enacted.

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Related sections

s 151R — Exemplary or punitive damages
s 151S — Court to apportion damages etc
s 151T — Costs
s 151V — Election provisions not to apply
s 151W — Time limit for commencement of court proceedings extended
s 151X — Insurance policies to cover retrospective claims

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