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CurrentCompensation for cost of funeral
Chapter 5Compensation for dependants of certain deceased members, members and former members
Part 5Compensation for funeral expenses
Division 2Deceased members to whom section 12 applies
266 Compensation for cost of funeral
(1)
The Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation for the cost of a deceased member’s funeral if:
(a)
section 12 applies in respect of the member; and
(b)
a claim for compensation has been made under section 319.
(2)
The claim under section 319 may only be made:
(a)
in respect of a dependant of the deceased member if the dependant incurred the cost of the funeral; or
(b)
by the deceased member’s legal personal representative.
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