Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587:section:432
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00587
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 432
Character Range: 572425–573339

432  Trustees for persons entitled to compensation
 (1) This section applies if:
 (a) a person who is entitled to be paid compensation under Chapter 3, 4, 5 or 6 is under a legal disability; or
 (b) if such a person is under 18—there is no person who has the primary responsibility for the daily care of that person.
 (2) The Commission may, in writing, appoint the Commonwealth or any other person to be the trustee of the payments of compensation under this Act.
Note: Section 433 sets out the powers of the trustee.
 (3) The Commission may, in writing, revoke the appointment.
 (4) If the Commission revokes the appointment:
 (a) the Commission may appoint a new trustee in writing; and
 (b) the trust funds vest in the new trustee.
Note: Section 433 sets out the powers of the new trustee.
 (5) If the Commission revokes the appointment and does not appoint a new trustee in writing, the trust is terminated.