Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

LONG SERVICE LEAVE (PORTABLE SCHEMES) AMENDMENT ACT 2019 (NO. 44 OF 2019) - SECT 30

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"R" is—

        (a)     if the registered worker is receiving compensation under the Workers Compensation Act 1951

—the weekly average of the ordinary remuneration received by the worker during the 4 quarters before the injury to which the compensation relates happened; or

        (b)     in any other case—the highest of the weekly averages of the ordinary remuneration received by the registered worker during each of the following periods that applies to the worker:

              (i)     the most recent 2 quarters of service as a registered employee before the designated day;

              (ii)     the most recent 4 quarters of service as a registered employee before the designated day;

              (iii)     the most recent 20 quarters of service as a registered worker before the designated day.

Example— R , par (b)

Danijela has worked in the security industry for 5 years. The periods in par (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) apply to Danijela because she has completed more than 20 quarters (or 5 years) relevant service.

Danijela's average weekly income for the 2 quarters before the designated day is $283. Her weekly averages for the 4 and 20 quarters before the designated day are $427 and $375, respectively. Accordingly, ‘R' is $427 because it is the highest of the weekly averages.