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46. Disqualifications.

(1) Regulations may provide for disqualifying a person for receiving illness benefit for such period not exceeding 9 weeks as may be determined under this Part where -

(a) the person has become incapable of work through his or her own misconduct, or

(b) the person fails without good cause to comply with such requirements as may be specified by the regulations, including but not necessarily limited to:

(i) attending for or submitting to any medical or other examination or treatment;

(ii) complying with instructions relating to his or her incapacity issued by a registered medical practitioner;

(iii) refraining from behaviour likely to hinder his or her recovery;

(iv) being available to meet with an officer of the Minister or a medical assessor regarding his or her claim for illness benefit.

(1A) Subject to subsection (1B), a person in receipt of or entitled to illness benefit shall not engage in work.

(1B) A person shall not be disqualified for receipt of illness benefit while engaging i

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