2.2.3 Pre-liability negotiations re rehabilitation

Similarly, Rehabilitation Delegates may certainly engage an employee in general discussions about rehabilitation options and offer advice etc. prior to liability determination. In fact this strategy, in the interests of 'early intervention', is recommended. However, the Delegate must not commit Commonwealths funds to (e.g.) an assessment or a rehabilitation plan until liability has been conceded.

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