36.4.3 Implications of dependency

Compensation payments may be made under the SRCA in respect of persons who are dependent on an injured or deceased client. The following provisions establish an entitlement:

• S17(3): lump sum compensation for the death of a client to certain persons who were wholly dependent on the client at the time of death
• S17(4): lump sum compensation for the death of a client to certain persons who were partly dependent on the client at the time of death
• S7(5): weekly compensation for the death of a client to prescribed children who were wholly or mainly dependent on the client at the time of death
• S9(8): increased minimum earnings for the purpose of weekly incapacity payments where prescribed persons are wholly or mainly dependent on the client
• S9(9): increased minimum earnings for the purpose of weekly incapacity payments where prescribed children are wholly or mainly dependent on the client.