Rate Increases - 1930 Act

Rate Increases - 1930 Act

This Table sets out the dates of increase in Third Schedule statutory rates, and the applicable maximum amount, since the commencement of coverage of Defence Force personnel by the Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act 1930 (the 1930 Act) from 3 January 1949 as a result of amendments introduced by the Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act 1948 (No.61/1948).

Date of Rate Increase

Maximum Rate- s 12(1)

3 January 1949

$2,500

14 December 1951

$3,500

1 January 1954

$4,700

4 December 1959

$6,000

20 November 1964

$8,600

9 November 1967

$10,000

24 June 1970

$12,000

25 May 1971

$13,500

* $18,900 for certain multiple injuries

1971 Act & 1930 Act - General

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