Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00337:section:24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2017C00337
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 24
Character Range: 40459–41413

24  Regulations may provide for transitional etc. issues
 (1) The Governor‑General may make regulations prescribing matters of a transitional nature (including prescribing any saving or application provisions) arising out of the enactment of the MRCA or this Act.
 (2) Despite subsection 48(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, regulations made under this section within 1 year after commencement of this section may commence on a day earlier than the day on which they are made, but not earlier than the commencement of this section.
 (3) Without limiting subsection (1), the regulations may provide:
 (a) that persons who are entitled to compensation under the MRCA cease to be entitled to a similar benefit under the VEA or the DRCA; and
 (b) a method of converting a lump sum amount into weekly amounts for the purpose of working out an amount of compensation payable for a service injury or disease under Parts 2 and 6 of Chapter 4 of the MRCA.