| Administered by | Purpose | Coverage | Number covered | Basis for legislation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos-Related Diseases (Occupational Exposure) Compensation Act 2011 | Department of Justice | This Act establishes a scheme for the payment of compensation to workers who contract asbestos related diseases in the course of their employment. | Claimants who are or were workers as defined by the Act and who have suffered a compensable disease. | N/A | N/A |
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