NRS-9494 | Papers relating to compensation matters (PNI files) [Accident Compensation Inquiry]

The terms of reference for the Accident Compensation Inquiry were established by the Attorney General, the Honourable F. J. Walker, Q.C., MP on 12 November 1981. Its purpose was to inquire into, report on and make recommendations concerning the extent to which compensation should be payable in respect of death or personal injury. The Inquiry was to consider (1) whether 'no-fault compensation' should be payable in respect of death or personal injury suffered by any person through the use of a motor vehicle or other means of transport. (2) whether 'no-fault compensation' should be payable in respect of death or injury suffered by any person in circumstances other than the use of a motor vehicle or other means of transport. (3) whether a 'no-fault compensation' scheme or schemes should be introduced in New South Wales and, if so, to consider further the nature and scope of any such scheme. (4) whether any 'no-fault compensation' scheme should be in substitution for all or any rights to compensation under existing law. (5) whether the principles and practices relating to compensation for death or personal injury under workers' compensation legislation, other legislation, the tort or common law system should be modified and, if so, in what way.These are working papers concerned with the Workers' Compensation Act, 1926, the Supreme Court Act, 1970 and subsequent amendment on 1 July 1972. The papers were compiled by Doctor R. Maden, a consultant employed by the Commission. The papers have been placed into eleven subject folders. Each has the prefix PNI, "Prior to NSW Law Reform Commission Inquiry". (12/12838-12839.1). 1 box, 1 bundle.Note:This description is based on Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.