Cabinet Decisions - Jan-1 Sep 1987 - Flipbook - Page 110
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION BILL 1987
AMENDMENTS TO BE PVED IN COVUTTEE
1. Page 55, Clause 67(7), lines 31-34.
those lines, insert instead:
Omit all words on
(7) In this section--"pain and suffering" means--actual pain; or
distress or anxiety,
suffered or likely to be suffered by the injured
worker, whether resulting from the loss concerned or
from any necessary treatment.
Reason for Amendment
This amendment clarifies the position in respect of the
meaning of "pain and suffering". The original provision
as drafted might have resulted in uncertainty as to the
intention of the legislation.
2. Page 56, Clause 68(1), line 5.
insert instead "section 66".
Omit "this section",
Reason for Amendment
Typographical error.
3. Page 76, Clause 102(1), line 25.
instead "21 days".
Omit "31 days", insert
Reason for Amendment
Typographical error.
This amendment conforms to the understanding reached
between the Labor Council and the Government as to the
operation of payment of compensation.
4. Page 77, Clause 102(4)(b), line 10. Omit "31 days",
insert instead "21 days".
Reason for Amendment
As for 3. above.
