Section 3 (5) Worker Definition (domestic employees) – Earnings threshold for a worker is $313.94 per week (20% of AWE) Section 3 (10) - Worker Definition (sportspersons) Earnings threshold for determination of a worker is $53,055.86 (65% of annual equivalent of AWE) (Persons involved in sporting activities that are paid at a rate of 65% of the annual equivalent of average weekly earnings, or more, are deemed to be workers) Section 49A(3)(d) Non Cash Benefit – The maximum payable for electricity, meals or accommodation is $549.40 per week (35% of AWE) Section 62 and Regulation 6 - Benefits Payable on Death Funeral $16,324.88 (20% of annual equivalent of AWE) For injuries to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $8,162.44 (10% of annual equivalent of AWE) Death Benefit $571,370.80 (364 times AWE) For injuries prior to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $408,122.00 (260 times AWE) Section 63 - Dependant Children's Benefit Weekly payment per child is $156.97 (10% of AWE - maximum 10 children) Section 65(12) Minimum Long Term Benefit – The basis for calculating the minimum long term benefit is as follows: Worker $784.85 (50% of AWE) Dependent Spouse $196.21 (12.5% of AWE) Prescribed child $98.11 (6.25% of AWE) Section 71 - Permanent Impairment Maximum $326,497.60 (208 times AWE) For injuries prior to 15 October 1991, maximum $163,248.80 (104 times AWE) Section 73(3) - Family Counselling Maximum $2354.55 (150% of AWE) Section 103FA(5) Legal Advice or Representation at Mediation – Maximum $1,569.70 (AWE) Claimant kilometre allowance for use of own vehicle The suggested rate is 33 cents per kilometre. Contact us For further information please contact us on 1800 250 713, facsimile (08) 8999 5141, via email at or go to the NT WorkSafe website at www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
Section 3 (5) – Worker Definition (domestic employees) Earnings threshold for a worker is $313.94 per week (20% of AWE) Section 3 (10) - Worker Definition (sportspersons) Earnings threshold for determination of a worker is $53,055.86 (65% of annual equivalent of AWE) (Persons involved in sporting activities that are paid at a rate of 65% of the annual equivalent of average weekly earnings, or more, are deemed to be workers) Section 49A(3)(d) – Non Cash Benefit The maximum payable for electricity, meals or accommodation is $549.40 per week (35% of AWE) Section 62 and Regulation 6 - Benefits Payable on Death Funeral $16,324.88 (20% of annual equivalent of AWE) For injuries to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $8,162.44 (10% of annual equivalent of AWE) Death Benefit $571,370.80 (364 times AWE) For injuries prior to 1 July 2015 that result in death, $408,122.00 (260 times AWE) Section 63 - Dependant Children's Benefit Weekly payment per child is $156.97 (10% of AWE - maximum 10 children) Section 65(12) – Minimum Long Term Benefit The basis for calculating the minimum long term benefit is as follows: Worker $784.85 (50% of AWE) Dependent Spouse $196.21 (12.5% of AWE) Prescribed child $98.11 (6.25% of AWE) Section 71 - Permanent Impairment Maximum $326,497.60 (208 times AWE) For injuries prior to 15 October 1991, maximum $163,248.80 (104 times AWE) Section 73(3) - Family Counselling Maximum $2354.55 (150% of AWE) Section 103FA(5) – Legal Advice or Representation at Mediation Maximum $1,569.70 (AWE) Claimant kilometre allowance for use of own vehicle The suggested rate is 33 cents per kilometre. Contact us For further information please contact us on 1800 250 713, facsimile (08) 8999 5141, via email at or go to the NT WorkSafe website at www.worksafe.nt.gov.au
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