In all proceedings before the County Court, the Magistrates' Court or VCAT and generally in regard to claims for compensation and the payment of compensation under section 5.6.2, the Authority—
(a) represents the Crown; and
(b) has the same powers, rights and authorities as an employer has under the Workers Compensation Act 1958 or as an authorised insurer has under the Accident Compensation Act 1985 (as the case requires) in regard to the corresponding matter relating to a worker under that Act.