Table 4.19: Cross border provisions | Safe Work Australia

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	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.
Qld	National cross-border model implemented as at 1 July 2003
WA	National cross-border model implemented 22 December 2004
SA	National 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 Comcare	State/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 DVA	N/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