Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003

At least 1 month before leaving Australia, the worker must give written notice of the absence to the insurer, unless the worker has a reasonable excuse.

The notice must state—

the day the worker intends to leave Australia; and

if the worker intends to return to Australia—the day the worker intends to return; and

the worker’s address while outside Australia; and

any treatment, care or support to be provided outside Australia that the worker wants the insurer to pay for.

However, this section does not apply if, before the worker leaves Australia, a service request is made, or a funding agreement is entered into, for the treatment, care or support to be provided to the worker outside Australia.