Section 31 — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

(cf former s 8 (1A))
(1) Compensation payable under section 25 (1) (b) in respect of a dependent child of a deceased worker shall, unless the Commission otherwise orders—
(a) be paid to the surviving parent of the child concerned, if there is one, or
(b) be paid to the NSW Trustee for the benefit of the child or to any person (approved by the NSW Trustee) having the care or custody of the dependent child, if no such parent survives.
(2) If the Commission makes an order under subsection (1), the compensation is payable in accordance with the order.

Related sections

• s 28 — Expenses of transporting body
• s 29 — Apportionment of payments between dependants
• s 30 — Review of apportionment among dependants
• s 32 — Payment where no dependants
• s 32A — Definitions
• s 33 — Weekly compensation during total or partial incapacity for work

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