Workers Compensation Act 1951

The worker may make a claim for compensation under this part for the cost of medical treatment or in relation to damage to, or loss of, the worker’s clothing only if the worker has given the employer written notice stating—

the amount of compensation sought; and

reasonable details of the expenses for which compensation is sought.

However, a failure to give notice, or a defect or inaccuracy in the notice, does not affect a claim for compensation under this part if it is found in the proceeding on the claim that—

if a notice or amended notice were then given and the hearing postponed, the employer’s defence is not, or would not be, prejudiced by the failure, defect or inaccuracy; or

the failure, defect or inaccuracy was caused by mistake or other reasonable cause.