What 'Accident' Means
An accident must have occurred before a claim under section 15 (1) would be considered.
It is not enough to say that an employee has accidentally lost or damaged property.
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Example |
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An employee leaves her spectacles on the desk. A box or container being placed on them then breaks the spectacles. |
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Compensation is not payable because the damage did not result from an accident to the employee. |
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-reference-library/historical-information/comcare-operations-manual/volume-five-complex-liability/part-seven-loss-or-damage-aids-and-appliances/what-accident-means