(1) A reference in
Part 2 Division 8 to noise-induced hearing loss compensation paid to
a worker includes a reference to compensation received by the worker under the
former Act or the Workers’ Compensation Act 1912 for noise-induced
hearing loss.
(2) A reference in
Part 2 Division 8 to hearing loss and assessed NIHL of a worker
includes a reference to hearing loss and noise-induced hearing loss that the
worker has suffered as ascertained and measured in accordance with
Schedule 7 to the former Act.