Section 7 — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Certain Acts not affected

(cf former s 5)
Nothing in this Act affects the operation of the following Acts—
Workers’ Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942,
Workers’ Compensation (Brucellosis) Act 1979,
Workers Compensation (Bush Fire, Emergency and Rescue Services) Act 1987.

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Related sections

s 4 — Definition of “injury”
s 4A — Directors of uninsured employer not entitled to compensation
s 6 — Act binds Crown
s 7A — Application of Act in respect of coal industry
s 9 — Liability of employers for injuries received by workers—general
s 9AA — Liability for compensation

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