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2 Sources of other Compensation
Currently, the most common source of other compensation that triggers the VEA offsetting provisions is the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988. (SRCA) Other sources include:
- Comcare - also administers the SRCA for non-Defence related workers' compensation
- State Workers' Compensation Boards – WorkCover etc
- Dust Diseases Tribunal
- Private Insurance companies - eg SGIO, GIO. Often third party claims following motor vehicle accidents.
- Award of damages by a Court
- Settlement of common law proceedings
- Criminal injuries compensation
Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988