Section 64A — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

(1) If it is reasonably necessary for a worker to obtain the assistance of an interpreter in connection with a claim for compensation under this Act, the worker’s employer is liable to pay, in addition to any other compensation under this Act, the reasonable costs of any such assistance.
(2) The Authority may by order published in the Gazette—
(a) establish guidelines for determining the amount payable under this section, and
(b) fix the maximum amount payable under this section.
(3) Payments under this section are to be made as the costs are incurred, but only if properly verified.
(4) The Authority may pay any such costs (whether or not liability to pay those costs has been determined) and recover the amount from any employer liable to pay them.
(5) This section applies only to the costs of assistance provided in respect of a claim made after the commencement of this section.

Related sections

• s 63 — Rates applicable for ambulance service
• s 63A — Rates applicable for workplace rehabilitation services
• s 64 — Rates applicable for car travel associated with treatment
• s 64B — Workers returning to work with new employer
• s 64C — Workers receiving weekly payments
• s 65 — Determination of degree of permanent impairment

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