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In force1984 Revised Edition
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Part II · Workman'S Compensation for Injury

Section 25

In plain English

A contract in which a workman gives up a right to compensation for a work injury is void, as far as it removes or reduces anyone's duty to pay. This applies to contracts made at any time.

Summary · Drafted with AI, checked against the official text on 30 Sep 2026.

Any contract or agreement whether made before, on or after the date of coming into force of this Act whereby a workman relinquishes any right of compensation from the employer for personal injury arising out of or in the course of the employment shall be null and void in so far as it purports to remove or reduce the liability of any person to pay compensation under this Act.

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