292
CurrentNo compensation for journeys or accommodation outside Australia
Chapter 6Treatment for injuries and diseases
Part 4Other compensation relating to treatment
Division 2Compensation for patients’ and attendants’ journey and accommodation costs
292 No compensation for journeys or accommodation outside Australia
The Commonwealth is not liable to pay compensation under section 290 or 291 for:
(a)
costs incurred in respect of a journey that is made outside Australia for the main purpose of obtaining treatment; or
(b)
costs incurred in respect of accommodation required during such a journey.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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