22 Dec 1995
Because the appellant did not make the required written election by 31 March 1993 under s.147(2), s.147(3) deemed him to have elected to receive an independence allowance and the appeal must fail.
21 Dec 1995
Because the appellant did not file a written application for lump sum compensation before 1 April 1993 nor elect in writing to receive a lump sum by 31 March 1993, s.147(3) operates to deem him to have elected an independence allowance; ignorance of the time limits or lack of notice by the Corporation does not excuse non‑compliance, therefore the decision declining lump sum compensation is correct.
15 Jun 1994
Because the appellant did not make the written election required by s147(2) before 1 April 1993 he is deemed under s147(3) to have elected an independence allowance and is therefore not entitled to lump sum compensation; the statute provides no discretion to award a lump sum in these circumstances.