Section 9 — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Liability of employers for injuries received by workers—general

(cf former s 7 (1) (a))
(1) A worker who has received an injury (and, in the case of the death of the worker, his or her dependants) shall receive compensation from the worker’s employer in accordance with this Act.
(2) Compensation is payable whether the injury was received by the worker at or away from the worker’s place of employment.

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Related sections

s 6 — Act binds Crown
s 7 — Certain Acts not affected
s 7A — Application of Act in respect of coal industry
s 9AA — Liability for compensation
s 9AB — Recognition of determination of State of connection in another State
s 9AC — Person not to be compensated twice

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