Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988

This document provides an overview of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, covering preliminary provisions, liability, and licensing. Part I u2013 Preliminary outlines the short title, commencement, application, and interpretation of the Act, as well as definitions of key terms. Additionally, it sets out the liability of Comcare and the Commission for defence service and declares the Australian Capital Territory as a Commonwealth authority. Part VIII u2013 Licences enables Commonwealth authorities and certain corporations to accept liability and/or manage claims, and outlines the powers of the Commission in relation to licenses, authorisation to accept liability, and management of claims, along with conditions and miscellaneous provisions.