Western Australian Numbered Acts Western Australian Numbered Acts (1) If an order under
the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management (Acts of Terrorism)
Act 2001 section 8 identifying an act of terrorism is in effect on
the day on which section 616 comes into operation —
(a) the
order continues to have effect as if it were a declaration under
section 288; but
(b)
except as provided in subsection (2) —
(i)
the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management
(Acts of Terrorism) Act 2001 ceases to have effect in relation to injury
attributable to the act of terrorism; and
(ii)
Part 5 Division 9 applies to and in relation to
compensation liability in respect of the act of terrorism.
(2) This section does
not affect the operation of the Workers’ Compensation and Injury
Management (Acts of Terrorism) Act 2001 in relation to any claim made or
payment or reimbursement paid or payable under section 9 of that Act
before the day on which section 616 comes into operation.