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- Does not include amendments by
Workers Compensation Legislation Amendment Act 2012 No 53, Sch 8 (not commenced)
Community Services Sector (Portable Long Service Leave) Act 2024 No 39 (not commenced)
Workers Compensation Act 1987 No 70
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