Table 4.19: Cross border provisions

 Cross border provisions
NSW

National cross-border model implemented on 1 January 2006

In March 2012 NSW harmonised its cross-border guidance material with the national cross-border guidance material

In July 2018, NSW published updated cross-border guidance on the application of the ‘State of connection’ provisions as set out in sections 9AA – 9AC of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 : Cross-border arrangements for workers compensation 

Vic 

National cross-border model implemented from 1 September 2004

Effective from 1 July 2005, Victorian legislation imposed a Victorian premium liability on employers only in respect of workers who are connected with Victoria as defined. Victoria published the guideline “ Premium Guideline: Interstate Workers ” to assist interstate workers.

QldNational cross-border model implemented as at 1 July 2003
WA National cross-border model implemented 22 December 2004
SANational cross-border model implemented as at 1 January 2010 (see  s10 of the Return to Work Act 2014)
Tas National cross-border model implemented from December 2004,  s31A Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
NT

National cross-border model implemented from 26 April 2007

Workers compensation – Cross border information 

ACT National cross-border model implemented from 3 June 2004,  s36B 
C’wealth ComcareState/Territory compensation schemes have no application if Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 applies
C’wealth Seacare State/Territory compensation schemes have no application if Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 applies
C’wealth DVAN/A
New Zealand The ACC Scheme covers New Zealand residents injured outside of New Zealand if they have been or remain absent for less than 6 months or intend to be absent for less than 6 months