Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00652:reg:23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00652
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 23
Character Range: 44970–45570

23  Compensation for injuries
 (1) Subject to this Part, the Commonwealth is liable to pay compensation in accordance with this instrument in respect of an injury suffered by a covered person if the injury results in death, incapacity for work or impairment.
 (2) Compensation is not payable in respect of an injury that is intentionally self‑inflicted.
 (3) Compensation is not payable in respect of an injury that is caused by the serious and wilful misconduct of the covered person but is not intentionally self‑inflicted, unless the injury results in death, or serious and permanent impairment.