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Accident Compensation Act 2001

Transitional provisions relating to entitlements provided by Corporation (but not under Part 10) - Savings provision relating to references to premiums

401: References to premiums under former Act include levies under this Act

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“Old and new words for payments mean the same thing”

When you read about premiums or levies in old laws or documents, it’s important to understand that they can mean the same thing as the levies in the current law. This works both ways. If you see ‘premiums’ or ‘levies’ mentioned in old laws, you can think of them as the same as ‘levies’ in the new law. And if you see ‘levies’ mentioned in the new law, you can think of them as the same as ‘premiums’ or ‘levies’ in the old laws. This helps make sure that the meaning stays the same, even though the words might be different. Remember, this is true unless the text specifically says it means something else.

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Part 11 Transitional provisions relating to entitlements provided by Corporation (but not under Part 10)
Savings provision relating to references to premiums

401References to premiums under former Act include levies under this Act

  1. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in any enactment or document to premiums or levies paid or payable under any former Act must be read as including a reference to levies paid or payable under this Act.

  2. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in any enactment or document to levies paid or payable under this Act must be read as including a reference to premiums or levies paid or payable under any former Act.