DSS Definition Of 'Compensation'

For DSS purposes, a payment of compensation includes payment:

• by way of damages;

• under a scheme of insurance or compensation provided for by a law of the Commonwealth, a State or Territory (this includes Comcare); and

• any other payment, such as voluntary or ex gratia payment, in lieu of compensation.

Compensation relates to loss of earnings only and must be repaid by either:

• the beneficiary;

• insurance company; or

• other person liable to pay compensation (Comcare).