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CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - NOTES

Dictionary

(see s 2)

Note 1     The Legislation Act

contains definitions and other provisions relevant to this Act.

Note 2     For example, the Legislation Act

, dict, pt 1, defines the following terms:

              •     Australian Consumer Law (ACT)

              •     Australian statistician

              •     bankrupt or personally insolvent

              •     body

              •     child

              •     civil partner

              •     civil union partner

              •     corporation

              •     Corporations Act

              •     doctor

              •     domestic partner (see s 169)

              •     entity

              •     foreign country

              •     indictable offence (see s 190)

              •     lawyer

              •     Minister (see s 162)

              •     proceeding

              •     property

              •     public trustee and guardian

              •         (the) Territory.

"abuse settlement agreement", for part 8A.3 (Institutional child abuse—setting aside abuse settlement agreements)—see section 114J.

"accident" means an incident out of which personal injury arises, and includes a motor accident.

"accommodation provider"—see section 146.

"accommodation unit", for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"act of terrorism", for part 3.3 (Exclusion of liability for terrorism-associated risks)—see section 37.

"agent", of an accommodation provider, for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"aggrieved person", for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 124.

"amount payable", under an insurance policy in relation to an occupational liability, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2A.

"animal", for division 11.2.4 (Liability of common carriers for certain animals)—see section 163.

"another jurisdiction", for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"apology", for part 2.3 (Apologies)—see section 13.

"applicable period", for an offer to make amends, for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 126.

"applicant", for part 8A.3 (Institutional child abuse—setting aside abuse settlement agreements)—see section 114K (1).

apportionable claim, for chapter 7A (Proportionate liability)—see section 107B.

"appropriate council", in relation to another jurisdiction, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"associated entity", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see the Corporations Act

, section 50AAA.

"Australian court", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"Australian jurisdiction", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"Australian tribunal", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

business assets, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"child"—

        (a)     for part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death)—see section 23; and

        (b)     for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

"child abuse", for chapter 8A (Institutional child abuse)—see section 114AA.

"child abuse claim"—see section 114A.

"claim"—

        (a)     for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49; and

        (b)     for part 7.1 (Damages for personal injuries—exclusions and limitations)—see section 92.

"claimant—"

        (a)     for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49; and

        (b)     for chapter 7A (Proportionate liability)—see section 107C.

"common carrier", for part 11.2 (Common carriers)—see section 156.

"community organisation", for part 2.2 (Volunteers)—see section 6.

"community work", for part 2.2 (Volunteers)—see section 7.

"complying notice of claim", for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49.

"concerns notice", for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 124A.

concurrent wrongdoer, for chapter 7A (Proportionate liability)—see section 107D.

"consequential mental harm", for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

consumer claim, for chapter 7A (Proportionate liability)—see section 107C.

"contribution notice", for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 57.

"contributor", for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49.

"corresponding law", for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"costs"—

        (a)     for part 14.1 (Maximum costs for certain personal injury damages claims)—see section 180; and

        (b)     for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"council—"

        (a)     for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.36; and

        (b)     for schedule 5 (Occupational associations—model code)—see schedule 5, section 5.2.

"country", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"court"—

        (a)     for part 2.5 (Proceedings against and contributions between wrongdoers)—see section 19; and

        (b)     for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49; and

        (c)     for part 7.1 (Damages for personal injuries—exclusions and limitations)—see section 92; and

        (d)     for part 7.3 (Contributory negligence)—see section 101; and

        (e)     for chapter 13 (Misrepresentation)—see section 172; and

        (f)     for part 14.1 (Maximum costs for certain personal injury damages claims)—see section 180; and

        (g)     for part 14.2 (Costs in damages claims if no reasonable prospects of success)—see section 186; and

        (h)     for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"damage"—

        (a)     for part 2.5 (Proceedings against and contributions between wrongdoers)—see section 19; and

        (b)     for part 7.3 (Contributory negligence)—see section 101.

"damages," for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"default value", for division 11.2.4 (Liability of common carriers for certain animals)—see section 163.

"defendant," for chapter 7A (Proportionate liability)—see section 107A.

"document", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"donor", for part 2.2A (Food donors)—see section 11A.

"duty of care", for chapter 8 (Liability of public and other authorities)—see section 109.

"electronic communication", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"equine", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"equine activity", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"equine activity sponsor", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"equine facility", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"equine professional", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"excluded corporation", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 121.

"family member", of a person, for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

"fault", for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"fit for human consumption", in relation to food, for part 2.2A (Food donors)—see section 11A.

"food", for part 2.2A (Food donors)—see section 11A.

"funeral expenses" includes costs related to any of the following:

        (a)     the publication of death and funeral notices;

        (b)     the services of an undertaker, including the supply of vehicles;

        (c)     wreaths or floral tributes;

        (d)     a funeral service;

        (e)     a service at the burial or cremation site;

        (f)     burial or cremation;

        (g)     a headstone, plaque, tablet or other memorial.

"further particulars notice", for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 124A (3).

"general law", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"guest"—see section 148.

"harm", for chapter 4 (Negligence)—see section 40.

"inherent risks of equine activities", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"innkeeper's liability", for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 147.

"insured", for part 15.3 (Attachment of insurance money)—see section 206 (1).

"insurer", of a person in relation to a claim, for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49.

"interstate scheme", for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"intoxicated", for part 7.1 (Damages for personal injuries—exclusions and limitations)see section 92.

"judgment," for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"legal services" means legal services provided by a lawyer or the lawyer's agent or employee.

"limitation amount", for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"loss", of property, for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"matter", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"matter in question", for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 124.

"mediation", for part 15.1 (Mediation and neutral evaluation)—see section 192 (1).

"mediation session", for part 15.1 (Mediation and neutral evaluation)—see section 192 (2).

"member", of a dead person's family, for part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death)—see section 23.

"mental harm", for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

"motor accident "means an accident caused by, or arising out of the use of, a motor vehicle.

"motor accident claim"—

        (a)     means a claim for damages for personal injury caused by a motor accident; and

        (b)     includes, for a fatal injury, a claim by the dead person's dependants or estate.

"motor vehicle"—

        (a)     means—

              (i)     a motor vehicle under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999

; or

Note     A light rail vehicle is a motor vehicle under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999

.

              (ii)     another vehicle operated on a railway or other fixed track; and

        (b)     for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability), includes a boat, caravan or trailer attached to a motor vehicle.

"negligence"—

        (a)     for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32; and

        (b)     for chapter 4 (Negligence)—see section 40.

"neutral evaluation", for part 15.1 (Mediation and neutral evaluation)—see section 192 (3).

"neutral evaluation session", for part 15.1 (Mediation and neutral evaluation)—see section 192 (5).

"non-fraudulent misrepresentation", for chapter 13 (Misrepresentation)—see section 172.

occupational association, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

occupational group, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

occupational liability, for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"offer to make amends", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"parent"—

        (a)     for part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death)—see section 23; and

        (b)     for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

"parliamentary body", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"participant", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"participate", for schedule 3 (Equine activities)—see schedule 3, section 3.1.

"party", for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49.

"personal injury" means bodily injury, and includes—

        (a)     mental or nervous shock; and

        (b)     death.

"personal injury damages", for part 14.1 (Maximum costs for certain personal injury damages claims)—see section 180.

"personal representative", of a dead person, means the person to whom any grant of probate of the will or administration of the estate of the dead person has been made in the ACT, a State or another Territory, and includes an executor by representation or the public trustee and guardian.

"premises" includes any land or building, any fixed or moveable structure erected on any land, and any vehicle, vessel or aircraft.

"property", of a guest—see section 149.

"provable" facts, in relation to a lawyer, for part 14.2 (Costs in damages claims if no reasonable prospects of success)—see section 186.

"provide "traveller accommodation, for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 144.

"public or other authority", for chapter 8 (Liability of public and other authorities)—see section 109.

"publisher", for division 9.3.1 (Concerns notices and offers to make amends)—see section 124.

"pure mental harm", for part 3.2 (Mental harm)—see section 32.

"reasonable prospects of success", for part 14.2 (Costs in damages claims if no reasonable prospects of success)—see section 186.

"recreational drug" means a drug consumed voluntarily for non-medicinal purposes, and includes alcohol.

"related trust", in relation to an unincorporated body, for chapter 8A (Institutional child abuse)—see section 114B.

"respondent", for chapter 5 (Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures)—see section 49.

"safe custody facilities", for part 11.1 (Traveller accommodation providers liability)—see section 153 (1).

schedule 2 packaged goods, for part 11.2 (Common carriers)—see section 159 (1).

"scheme," for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"substantially true", for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116.

"this jurisdiction"—

        (a)     for chapter 9 (Defamation)—see section 116; and

        (b)     for schedule 4 (Professional standards)—see schedule 4, section 4.2.

"transport", for part 11.2 (Common carriers)—see section 156.

"traveller accommodation"—see section 145.

"unsafe", in relation to food, for part 2.2A (Food donors)—see section 11A.

"unsuitable", in relation to food, for part 2.2A (Food donors)—see section 11A.

"voluntary basis", for part 2.2 (Volunteers)—see section 6.

"volunteer", for part 2.2 (Volunteers)—see section 6.

"wrong"—

        (a)     for part 2.5 (Proceedings against and contributions between wrongdoers)—see section 19; and

        (b)     for part 7.3 (Contributory negligence)—see section 101.

Endnotes

1     About the endnotes

Amending and modifying laws are annotated in the legislation history and the amendment history. Current modifications are not included in the republished law but are set out in the endnotes.

Not all editorial amendments made under the Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 are annotated in the amendment history. Full details of any amendments can be obtained from the Parliamentary Counsel's Office.

Uncommenced amending laws are not included in the republished law. The details of these laws are underlined in the legislation history. Uncommenced expiries are underlined in the legislation history and amendment history.

If all the provisions of the law have been renumbered, a table of renumbered provisions gives details of previous and current numbering.

The endnotes also include a table of earlier republications.

2     Abbreviation key

A = Act

NI = Notifiable instrument

AF = Approved form

o = order

am = amended

om = omitted/repealed

amdt = amendment

ord = ordinance

AR = Assembly resolution

orig = original

ch = chapter

par = paragraph/subparagraph

CN = Commencement notice

pres = present

def = definition

prev = previous

DI = Disallowable instrument

(prev...) = previously

dict = dictionary

pt = part

disallowed = disallowed by the Legislative

r = rule/subrule

Assembly

reloc = relocated

div = division

renum = renumbered

exp = expires/expired

R[X] = Republication No

Gaz = gazette

RI = reissue

hdg = heading

s = section/subsection

IA = Interpretation Act 1967

sch = schedule

ins = inserted/added

sdiv = subdivision

LA = Legislation Act 2001

SL = Subordinate law

LR = legislation register

sub = substituted

LRA = Legislation (Republication) Act 1996

underlining = whole or part not commenced

mod = modified/modification

or to be expired

3     Legislation history

Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002 A2002-40

notified LR 10 October 2002

s 1, s 2 commenced 10 October 2002 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 7.1 (now pt 11.1) commenced 12 noon 1 July 2003 (s 2 (1))

ch 10 (now ch 14) commenced 1 January 2003 (s 2 (2) and CN2002-13

)

pt 11.1 (now pt 15.1) commenced 10 April 2003 (s 2 (2) and LA s 79)

remainder commenced 1 November 2002 (s 2 (2) and CN2002-13

)

as modified by

Civil Law (Wrongs) Regulations 2002

SL2002-41

notified LR 20 December 2002

s 1, s 2 commenced 20 December 2002 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 21 December 2002 (s 2)

as amended by

Statute Law Amendment Act 2002 (No 2)

A2002-49 pt 3.2

notified LR 20 December 2002

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 7 October 1994 (LA s 75 (2))

pt 3.2 commenced 17 January 2003 (s 2 (1))

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003

A2003-6

notified LR 27 March 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)

Legislation (Gay, Lesbian and Transgender) Amendment Act 2003

A2003-14 sch 1 pt 1.5

notified LR 27 March 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 March 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 28 March 2003 (s 2)

as modified by

Civil Law (Wrongs) Regulation 2003

SL2003-20 (as am by SL2004-8

s 8, A2004-32

pt 6)

notified LR 30 June 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 1 July 2003 (s 2)

as amended by

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003 (No 2)

A2003-35 pt 2

notified LR 8 September 2003

s 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))

s 13, s 23 commenced 8 March 2004 (s 2 (2) and LA s 79)

pt 2 remainder commenced 9 September 2003 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2003

A2003-41 sch 3 pt 3.5

notified LR 11 September 2003
s 1, s 2 commenced 11 September 2003 (LA s 75 (1))
sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 9 October 2003 (s 2 (1))

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Regulations 2004 (No 1)

SL2004-8

notified LR 2 March 2004

reg 1, reg 2 commenced 2 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 3 March 2004 (reg 2)

Note     This regulation only amends the Civil Law (Wrongs) Regulation 2003

SL2003-20.

Construction Occupations Legislation Amendment Act 2004


A2004-13 sch 2 pt 2.4

notified LR 26 March 2004
s 1, s 2 commenced 26 March 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.4 commenced 1 September 2004 (s 2 and see Construction Occupations (Licensing) Act 2004

A2004-12, s 2 and CN2004-8

)

Emergencies Act 2004

A2004-28 sch 3 pt 3.5

notified LR 29 June 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.5 commenced 1 July 2004 (s 2 (1) and CN2004-11

)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2004 (No 2)

A2004-32 pt 5

notified LR 29 June 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 29 June 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 5 commenced 13 July 2004 (s 2 (3))

Note     This Act also amends the Civil Law (Wrongs) Regulation 2003

SL2003-20.

Court Procedures (Consequential Amendments) Act 2004

A2004-60 sch 1 pt 1.8

notified LR 2 September 2004

s 1. s 2 commenced 2 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.8 commenced 10 January 2005 (s 2 and see Court Procedures Act 2004

A2004-59, s 2 and CN2004-29

)

Civil Law (Wrongs) (Proportionate Liability and Professional Standards) Amendment Act 2004

A2004-68

notified LR 8 September 2004

s 1, s 2 commenced 8 September 2004 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 8 March 2005 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005

A2005-5 pt 4

notified LR 23 February 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 4 commenced 24 February 2005 (s 2 (2))

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 (No 3)

A2005-43 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 30 August 2005

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 August 2005 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 1 October 2005 (s 2 (3) and CN2005-18

)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 (No 4)

A2005-60 sch 1 pt 1.4

notified LR 1 December 2005

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 23 November 2005 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 22 December 2005 (s 2 (4))

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2006

A2006-1

notified LR 22 February 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 February 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 23 February 2006 (s 2)

Civil Unions Act 2006

A2006-22 sch 1 pt 1.6

notified LR 19 May 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 19 May 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.6 never commenced

Note     Act repealed by disallowance 14 June 2006 (see Cwlth Gaz 2006 No S93)

Legal Profession Act 2006

A2006-25 sch 2 pt 2.1

notified LR 21 June 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 21 June 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.1 commenced 1 July 2006 (s 2)

Civil Law (Property) Act 2006

A2006-38 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 28 September 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 28 March 2007 (s 2 and LA s 79)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2006

A2006-40 sch 1 pt 1.1, sch 2 pt 2.8

notified LR 28 September 2006

s 1, s 2 commenced 28 September 2006 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 19 October 2006 (s 2 (3))

sch 2 pt 2.8 commenced 29 September 2006 (s 2 (1))

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2007

A2007-22 sch 1 pt 1.2

notified LR 5 September 2007

s 1, s 2 commenced 5 September 2007 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.2 commenced 6 September 2007 (s 2)

Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008

A2008-1 sch 1 pt 1.1 (as am by A2008-39

s 4)

notified LR 26 February 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 February 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 October 2008 (s 2 as am by A2008-39

s 4)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2008

A2008-7 sch 1 pt 1.5

notified LR 16 April 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 April 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 7 May 2008 (s 2)

Civil Partnerships Act 2008

A2008-14 sch 1 pt 1.5

notified LR 15 May 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 15 May 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.5 commenced 19 May 2008 (s 2 and CN2008-8

)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2008

A2008-28 sch 3 pt 3.12

notified LR 12 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 12 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 26 August 2008 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 3)

A2008-29 sch 1 pt 1.4

notified LR 13 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 13 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 27 August 2008 (s 2)

Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Amendment Act 2008

A2008-39

notified LR 22 August 2008

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 August 2008 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 23 August 2008 (s 2)

Note     This Act only amends the Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Act 2008

A2008-1.

Statute Law Amendment Act 2009

A2009-20 sch 3 pt 3.13

notified LR 1 September 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 September 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.13 commenced 22 September 2009 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2009 (No 2)

 A2009-49 sch 3 pt 3.9

notified LR 26 November 2009

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2009 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.9 commenced 17 December 2009 (s 2)

Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) Act 2010

A2010-10 sch 2 pt 2.3

notified LR 31 March 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 March 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.3 commenced 1 July 2010 (s 2 (1) (a))

Fair Trading (Australian Consumer Law) Amendment Act 2010

A2010-54 sch 3 pt 3.4

notified LR 16 December 2010

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 December 2010 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.4 commenced 1 January 2011 (s 2 (1))

Evidence (Consequential Amendments) Act 2011

A2011-48 sch 1 pt 1.9

notified LR 22 November 2011

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 November 2011 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 22 November 2012 (s 2 (3))

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2012 (No 2)

A2012-30 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 13 June 2012

s 1, s 2 commenced 13 June 2012 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 14 June 2012 (s 2)

Civil Unions Act 2012

A2012-40 sch 3 pt 3.6

notified LR 4 September 2012

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 September 2012 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.6 commenced 11 September 2012 (s 2)

Road Transport (Third-Party Insurance) Amendment Act 2012

A2012-48 sch 1 pt 1.1

notified LR 5 September 2012

s 1, s 2 commenced 5 September 2012 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.1 commenced 1 January 2013 (s 2)

Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013

A2013-39 sch 2 pt 2.5

notified LR 4 November 2013

s 1, s 2 commenced 4 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 2 pt 2.5 commenced 7 November 2013 (s 2 and CN2013-11

)

Note     The High Court held this Act to be of no effect (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2)

A2013-44 sch 3 pt 3.3

notified LR 11 November 2013

s 1, s 2 commenced 11 November 2013 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.3 commenced 25 November 2013 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2014

A2014-17 sch 1 pt 1.3

notified LR 13 May 2014

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 25 November 2013 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 1 pt 1.3 taken to have commenced 25 November 2013 (s 2 (4) and see Statute Law Amendment Act 2013 (No 2)

A2013-44 s 2)

Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2015

A2015-10 pt 3

notified LR 7 April 2015

s 1, s 2 commenced 7 April 2015 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 3 commenced 21 April 2015 (s 2 (2))

Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2015

A2015-33 sch 1 pt 1.11

notified LR 30 September 2015

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 September 2015 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.11 commenced 14 October 2015 (s 2)

Courts Legislation Amendment Act 2015 (No 2)

A2015-52 pt 3

notified LR 26 November 2015

s 1, s 2 commenced 26 November 2015 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 3 commenced 10 December 2015 (s 2 (2))

Health Legislation Amendment Act 2016

A2016-11 pt 2

notified LR 1 March 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 1 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 2 March 2016 (s 2)

Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016

A2016-12 sch 3 pt 3.1

notified LR 16 March 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.1 commenced 1 July 2016 (s 2 (1) (a))

Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)

A2016-13 sch 1 pt 1.9

notified LR 16 March 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 16 March 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.9 commenced 1 April 2016 (s 2 and see Protection of Rights (Services) Legislation Amendment Act 2016

A2016-1 s 2)

Red Tape Reduction Legislation Amendment Act 2016

A2016-18 sch 3 pt 3.12

notified LR 13 April 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 13 April 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.12 commenced 27 April 2016 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016

A2016-37 sch 1 pt 1.4

notified LR 22 June 2016

s 1, s 2 commenced 22 June 2016 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.4 commenced 29 June 2016 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (No 2)

A2016-53 pt 2

notified LR 25 August 2016

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 23 June 2016 (LA s 75 (2))

pt 2 commenced 26 August 2016 (s 2 (1))

Statute Law Amendment Act 2017

A2017-4 sch 3 pt 3.6

notified LR 23 February 2017

s 1, s 2 commenced 23 February 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.6 commenced 9 March 2017 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2017 (No 2)

A2017-14 pt 2

notified LR 17 May 2017

s 1, s 2 commenced 17 May 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 24 May 2017 (s 2 (1))

Road Transport Reform (Light Rail) Legislation Amendment Act 2017

A2017-21 sch 1 pt 1.3

notified LR 8 August 2017

s 1, s 2 commenced 8 August 2017 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 1 pt 1.3 commenced 15 August 2017 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2018

A2018-12 pt 2

notified LR 18 April 2018

s 1, s 2 commenced 18 April 2018 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 2 commenced 25 April 2018 (s 2)

Civil Law (Wrongs) (Child Abuse Claims Against Unincorporated Bodies) Amendment Act 2018

A2018-38

notified LR 27 September 2018

s 1, s 2 commenced 27 September 2018 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 28 September 2018 (s 2)

Statute Law Amendment Act 2018

A2018-42 sch 3 pt 3.7

notified LR 8 November 2018

s 1, s 2 taken to have commenced 1 July 2018 (LA s 75 (2))

sch 3 pt 3.7 commenced 22 November 2018 (s 2 (1))

Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019

A2019-12 sch 3 pt 3.2

notified LR 31 May 2019

s 1, s 2 commenced 31 May 2019 (LA s 75 (1))

sch 3 pt 3.2 commenced 1 February 2020 (s 2 (1) and CN2019-13

)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2021

A2021-3 pt 6

notified LR 19 February 2021

s 1, s 2 commenced 19 February 2021 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 6 commenced 26 February 2021 (s 2 (1))

Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2021

A2021-15

notified LR 30 June 2021

s 1, s 2 commenced 30 June 2021 (LA s 75 (1))

remainder commenced 1 July 2021 (s 2)

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2022

A2022-21 pt 3

notified LR 9 December 2022

s 1, s 2 commenced 9 December 2022 (LA s 75 (1))

pt 3 commenced 10 December 2022 (s 2)

4     Amendment history

Dictionary
s 2     orig s 2 om LA s 89 (4)
    (prev s 3) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Notes
s 3     orig s 3 renum as s 2
    (prev s 4) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    (2), (3) exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4     orig s 4 renum as s 3
    (prev s 4A) ins A2003-35

s 4
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 1.1; A2016-37

amdt 1.12; A2017-4

amdt 3.15; A2019-12

amdt 3.5

Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
s 4A     renum as s 4

Protection of good samaritans from liability
s 5     am A2004-28

amdt 3.9; A2008-1

amdt 1.1; A2016-11

s 4; ss renum R55 LA; A2019-12

amdt 3.6

Meaning of community work
s 7     am A2017-4

amdt 3.25

Directions to community organisations about insurance etc
s 11     am A2017-4

amdt 3.16

Food donors
pt 2.2A hdg     orig pt 2.2A hdg renum as pt 2.3 hdg
    ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10

Definitions—pt 2.2A
s 11A     orig s 11A renum as s 12
    ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10
    def donor ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10
    def fit for human consumption ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10
    def food ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10
    def unsafe ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10
    def unsuitable ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10

Protection of food donors from liability
s 11B     orig s 11B renum as s 13
    ins A2008-29

amdt 1.10

Effect of apology on liability etc
s 11C     renum as s 14

Apologies
pt 2.3 hdg     orig pt 2.3 hdg renum as pt 2.4 hdg
    (prev pt 2.2A hdg) ins A2003-35

s 5
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—pt 2.3
s 12     orig s 12 renum as s 15
    (prev s 11A) ins A2003-35

s 5
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2016-12

amdt 3.1; pars renum R60 LA

Meaning of apology in pt 2.3
s 13     orig s 13 renum as s 16
    (prev s 11B) ins A2003-35

s 5
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Effect of apology on liability etc
s 14     orig s 14 renum as s 17
    (prev s 11C) ins A2003-35

s 5
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Survival of actions on death
pt 2.4 hdg     orig pt 2.4 hdg renum as pt 2.5 hdg
    (prev pt 2.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Effect of death on certain causes of action
s 15 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 15     orig s 15 renum as s 18
    (prev s 12) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages in surviving cause of action
s 16 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 16     orig s 16 renum as s 19
    (prev s 13) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.3, amdt 1.4; ss renum R33 LA

If person liable dies before or at time of damage
s 17 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 17     orig s 17 renum as s 20
    (prev s 14) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Saving of rights additional to pt 2.4
s 18 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 18     orig s 18 renum as s 21
    (prev s 15) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.2; A2019-12

amdt 3.7

Proceedings against and contributions between wrongdoers
pt 2.5 hdg     (prev pt 2.4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 2.5
s 19 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 19     orig s 19 renum as s 22
    (prev s 16) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Each of several wrongdoers can be sued
s 20 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 20     orig s 20 renum as s 23
    (prev s 17) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Right of contribution
s 21 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 21     orig s 21 renum as s 24
    (prev s 18) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Effect of pt 2.5
s 22 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 22     orig s 22 renum as s 25
    (prev s 19) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2004-13

amdt 2.15

Definitions—pt 3.1
s 23 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 23     orig s 23 renum as s 26
    (prev s 20) def member am A2003-14

amdt 1.12; pars renum R6 LA (see A2003-14

amdt 1.13)
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    def member am A2006-22

amdt 1.24 (A2006-22

rep before commenced by disallowance (see Cwlth Gaz 2006 No S93)); A2008-14

amdt 1.15; A2012-40

amdt 3.23

Liability for a person's death
s 24 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 24     orig s 24 renum as s 27
    (prev s 21) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages for a person's death
s 25 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 25     orig s 25 renum as s 28
    (prev s 22) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Amounts not taken into account in assessing damages for death
s 26 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 26     orig s 26 renum as s 29
    (prev s 23) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Contributory negligence not defence in relation to death
s 27 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 27     orig s 27 renum as s 30
    (prev s 24) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Procedural matters—action for death
div 3.1.3 hdg     om A2006-40

amdt 2.61

One action for benefit of members of dead person's family
s 28 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 28     orig s 28 renum as s 31
    (prev s 25) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.61

Payment into court
s 29 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 29     orig s 29 renum as s 32
    (prev s 26) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.61

Special endorsement on originating process
s 30 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 30     orig s 30 renum as s 33
    (prev s 27) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.61

Mental harm—duty of care
s 30A     renum as s 34

Mental harm—damages
s 30B     renum as s 35

Powers of court to make orders in relation to actions
s 31 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 31     orig s 31 renum as s 36
    (prev s 28) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.61

Meaning of act of terrorism for pt 3.3
s 31A     renum as s 37

Limitation of liability for acts of terrorism
s 31B     renum as s 38

Expiry of pt 3.3
s 31C     renum as s 39

Negligence
ch 3A hdg     renum as ch 4 hdg

Preliminary
pt 3A.1 hdg     renum as pt 4.1 hdg

Definitions—ch 3A
s 31D     renum as s 40

Application—ch 3A
s 31DA     renum as s 41

Duty of care
pt 3A.2 hdg     renum as pt 4.2 hdg

Standard of care
s 31E     renum as s 42

Precautions against risk—general principles
s 31F     renum as s 43

Precautions against risk—other principles
s 31G     renum as s 44

Causation
pt 3A.3 hdg     renum as pt 4.3 hdg

General principles
s 31H     renum as s 45

Burden of proof
s 31I     renum as s 46

Other provisions—negligence
pt 3A.4 hdg     renum as pt 4.4 hdg

Contributory negligence can defeat claim
s 31J     renum as s 47

Remedy available if claim fraudulent
s 31K     renum as s 48

Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures
ch 3B hdg     renum as ch 5 hdg

Preliminary
pt 3B.1 hdg     renum as pt 5.1 hdg

Definitions—ch 3B
s 31N     renum as s 49

Application—ch 3B
s 31NA     renum as s 50

Claims procedures
pt 3B.2 hdg     renum as pt 5.2 hdg

Notice of claim
s 31O     renum as s 51

Preliminary response to claimant
s 31P     renum as s 52

Acknowledgment that proper respondent not admission of liability
s 31Q     renum as s 53

Respondent's response to notice of claim
s 31R     renum as s 54

Claimant may add later respondents
s 31S     renum as s 55

Multiple respondents
s 31T     renum as s 56

Respondent may add someone else as contributor
s 31U     renum as s 57

Contributor's response
s 31V     renum as s 58

Claimant's failure to give complying notice of claim
s 31W     renum as s 59

Legal disabilities
s 31X     renum as s 60

Respondent must attempt to resolve claim
s 31Y     renum as s 61

Consequences of non-compliance with pt 3B.2
s 31Z     renum as s 62

Obligations of parties to give documents and information
pt 3B.3 hdg     renum as pt 5.3 hdg

Purpose—pt 3B.3
s 31ZA     renum as s 63

Claimant to give documents etc to respondent
s 31ZB     renum as s 64

Respondent and claimant may jointly arrange for expert report
s 31ZC     renum as s 65

Cost of expert report obtained by agreement
s 31ZD     renum as s 66

Examination by expert if no agreement
s 31ZE     renum as s 67

Respondent to give documents etc to claimant
s 31ZF     renum as s 68

Respondent to give documents etc to contributor
s 31ZG     renum as s 69

Contributor to give documents to respondent
s 31ZH     renum as s 70

Alternative provision if more than 200 pages
s 31ZI     renum as s 71

Other provisions—pre-court procedures
pt 3B.4 hdg     renum as pt 5.4 hdg

Nondisclosure of documents etc—client legal privilege
s 31ZJ     renum as s 72

Nondisclosure of documents etc—suspected fraud
s 31ZK     renum as s 73

Offence not to disclose particular material
s 31ZL     renum as s 74

Consequences of failure to give document
s 31ZM     renum as s 75

Privilege generally for documents etc
s 31ZN     renum as s 76

No requirement to give documents etc if already in other party's possession
s 31ZO     renum as s 77

Court's power to enforce compliance with pt 3B.2 and pt 3B.3
s 31ZP     renum as s 78

Need for urgent proceeding
s 31ZQ     renum as s 79

False or misleading statements
s 31ZR     renum as s 80

Expert medical evidence
ch 3C hdg     renum as ch 6 hdg

Purpose of ch 3C
s 31ZT     renum as s 81

Definitions for ch 3C
s 31ZU     renum as s 82

Application of ch 3C
s 31ZV     renum as s 83

Limitation on expert medical evidence
s 31ZW     renum as s 84

Agreed expert
s 31ZX     renum as s 85

Appointed expert
s 31ZY     renum as s 86

Role of expert
s 31ZYA     renum as s 87

Documents etc to be given to expert
s 31ZZ     renum as s 88

If agreed or appointed expert unavailable
s 31ZZA     renum as s 89

Costs of experts
s 31ZZB     renum as s 90

Rules etc to make further provision
s 31ZZC     renum as s 91

Mental harm
pt 3.2 hdg     sub A2003-35

s 8

Definitions—pt 3.2
s 32 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 32     orig s 32 renum as s 92
    (prev s 29) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    def consequential mental harm ins A2003-35

s 9
    def family member am A2003-14

amdt 1.14; pars renum R6 LA (see A2003-14

amdt 1.15)
    def mental harm ins A2003-35

s 9
    def negligence ins A2003-35

s 9
    def pure mental harm ins A2003-35

s 9

Personal injury arising from mental or nervous shock
s 33 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 33     orig s 33 renum as s 93
    (prev s 30) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Mental harm—duty of care
s 34 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 34     orig s 34 renum as s 94
    (prev s 30A) ins A2003-35

s 10
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Mental harm—damages
s 35 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 35     orig s 35 renum as s 95
    (prev s 30B) ins A2003-35

s 10
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Extensions of liability under pt 3.2 in certain cases
s 36 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 36     orig s 36 renum as s 96
    (prev s 31) am A2003-14

amdt 1.16; A2003-35

s 11
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Exclusion of liability for terrorism-associated risks
pt 3.3 hdg     ins A2003-6

s 4
    sub A2018-42

amdt 3.30

Meaning of act of terrorism for pt 3.3
s 37 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 37     orig s 37 renum as s 97
    (prev s 31A) ins A2003-6

s 4
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Limitation of liability for acts of terrorism
s 38 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 38     orig s 38 renum as s 98
    (prev s 31B) ins A2003-6

s 4
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2004-32

s 62; A2008-1

amdt 1.3; A2019-12

amdt 3.8

Tariffs for damages for non-economic loss
s 38A     renum as s 99

Expiry of pt 3.3
s 39 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 39     orig s 39 renum as s 100
    (prev s 31C) ins A2003-6

s 4
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2004-32

s 63

Negligence
ch 4 hdg     orig ch 4 hdg renum as ch 7 hdg
    (prev ch 3A hdg) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Preliminary—negligence
pt 4.1 hdg     orig pt 4.1 hdg renum as pt 7.1 hdg
    (prev pt 3A.1 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—ch 4
s 40     orig s 40 renum as s 101
    (prev s 31D) ins A2003-35

s 12
    def harm ins A2003-35

s 12
    def negligence ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—ch 4
s 41     orig s 41 renum as s 102
    (prev s 31DA) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Duty of care
pt 4.2 hdg     orig pt 4.2 hdg renum as pt 7.2 hdg
    (prev pt 3A.2 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Standard of care
s 42     orig s 42 renum as s 103
    (prev s 31E) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Precautions against risk—general principles
s 43     orig s 43 renum as s 104
    (prev s 31F) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Precautions against risk—other principles
s 44     orig s 44 renum as s 105
    (prev s 31G) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Causation
pt 4.3 hdg     orig pt 4.3 hdg renum as pt 7.3 hdg
    (prev pt 3A.3 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

General principles
s 45     orig s 45 renum as s 106
    (prev s 31H) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2017-4

amdt 3.25

Burden of proof
s 46     orig s 46 renum as s 107
    (prev s 31I) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55); A2019-12

amdt 3.9

Liability of public and other authorities
ch 4A hdg     renum as ch 8 hdg

Application—ch 4A
s 46A     renum as s 108

Definitions—ch 4A
s 46B     renum as s 109

Principles about resources, responsibilities etc of public or other authorities
s 46C     renum as s 110

Proceedings against public or other authorities based on breach of statutory duty
s 46D     renum as s 111

When public or other authority not liable for failure to exercise regulatory functions
s 46E     renum as s 112

Special nonfeasance protection in relation to roads etc
s 46F     renum as s 113

Exercise of function or decision to exercise does not create duty
s 46G     renum as s 114

Other provisions—negligence
pt 4.4 hdg     orig pt 4.4 hdg renum as pt 7.4 hdg
    (prev pt 3A.4 hdg ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Contributory negligence can defeat claim
s 47     orig s 47 renum as s 115
    (prev s 31J) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Remedy available if claim fraudulent
s 48     orig s 48 renum as s 116
    (prev s 31K) ins A2003-35

s 12
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Personal injuries claims—pre-court procedures
ch 5 hdg     orig ch 5 hdg renum as ch 9 hdg
    (prev ch 3B hdg) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Preliminary—ch 5
pt 5.1 hdg     orig pt 5.1 hdg renum as pt 9.1 hdg
    (prev pt 3B.1 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—ch 5
s 49     orig s 49 renum as s 117
    (prev s 31N) ins A2003-35

s 13
    def claim ins A2003-35

s 13
    def claimant ins A2003-35

s 13
    def complying notice of claim ins A2003-35

s 13
    def contribution notice ins A2003-35

s 13
    def contributor ins A2003-35

s 13
    def court ins A2003-35

s 13
    def insurer ins A2003-35

s 13
    def party ins A2003-35

s 13
    def respondent ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—ch 5
s 50     orig s 50 renum as s 118
    (prev s 31NA) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2005-43

amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3; A2005-60

amdt 1.11; A2008-1

amdt 1.4, amdt 1.5, A2019-12

amdt 3.10, amdt 3.11

Claims procedures
pt 5.2 hdg     orig pt 5.2 hdg renum as ch 9.2 hdg
    (prev pt 3B.2 hdg ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Notice of claim
s 51     orig s 51 renum as s 119
    (prev s 31O) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2005-5

s 10; A2005-43

amdts 1.4-1.8; A2016-53

ss 4-7; ss renum R61 LA; A2017-14

ss 5-8; A2019-12

amdt 3.12, amdt 3.13; ss renum R68 LA; A2022-21

s 5

Motor accident claims—respondent to identify and notify others
s 51A     ins A2019-12

amdt 3.14

Preliminary response to claimant
s 52     orig s 52 renum as s 120
    (prev s 31P) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Acknowledgment that proper respondent not admission of liability
s 53     orig s 53 renum as s 121
    (prev s 31Q) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Respondent's response to notice of claim
s 54     orig s 54 renum as s 122
    (prev s 31R) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Claimant may add later respondents
s 55     orig s 55 renum as s 123
    (prev s 31S) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Multiple respondents
s 56     orig s 56 renum as s 124
    (prev s 31T) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2019-12

amdt 3.15, amdt 3.16; ss renum R68 LA

Respondent may add someone else as contributor
s 57     orig s 57 renum as s 125
    (prev s 31U) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2019-12

amdt 3.17; ss renum R68 LA

Contributor's response
s 58     orig s 58 renum as s 126
    (prev s 31V) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.27; A2016-18

amdt 3.43

Claimant's failure to give complying notice of claim
s 59     orig s 59 renum as s 127
    (prev s 31W) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Legal disabilities
s 60     orig s 60 renum as s 128
    (prev s 31X) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Respondent must attempt to resolve claim
s 61     orig s 61 renum as s 129
    (prev s 31Y) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Consequences of non-compliance with pt 3B.2
s 62     orig s 62 renum as s 130
    (prev s 31Z) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Obligations of parties to give documents and information
pt 5.3 hdg     orig pt 5.3 hdg renum as pt 9.3 hdg
    (prev pt 3B.3 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Purpose—pt 5.3
s 63     orig s 63 renum as s 131
    (prev s 31ZA) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Claimant to give documents etc to respondent
s 64     orig s 64 renum as s 132
    (prev s 31ZB) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.27; A2016-18

amdt 3.44; A2019-12

amdts 3.18-3.20

Respondent and claimant may jointly arrange for expert report
s 65     orig s 65 renum as s 133
    (prev s 31ZC) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Cost of expert report obtained by agreement
s 66     orig s 66 renum as s 134
    (prev s 31ZD) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Examination by expert if no agreement
s 67     orig s 67 renum as s 135
    (prev s 31ZE) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Respondent to give documents etc to claimant
s 68     orig s 68 renum as s 136
    (prev s 31ZF) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2004-32

s 64; A2013-44

amdt 3.27; A2016-18

 amdt 3.45; A2019-12

amdt 3.21, amdt 3.22

Respondent to give documents etc to contributor
s 69     orig s 69 renum as s 137
    (prev s 31ZG) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2019-12

amdts 3.23-3.26

Contributor to give documents to respondent
s 70     orig s 70 renum as s 138
    (prev s 31ZH) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2019-12

amdt 3.27, amdt 3.28

Alternative provision if more than 200 pages
s 71     orig s 71 renum as s 139
    (prev s 31ZI) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Other provisions—pre-court procedures
pt 5.4 hdg     orig pt 5.4 hdg renum as pt 9.4 hdg
    (prev pt 3B.4 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Nondisclosure of documents etc—client legal privilege
s 72     orig s 72 renum as s 140
    (prev s 31ZJ) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Nondisclosure of documents etc—suspected fraud
s 73     orig s 73 renum as s 141
    (prev s 31ZK) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Offence—failure to give document, film or information
s 74     orig s 74 renum as s 142
    (prev s 31ZL) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2019-12

amdt 3.29

Consequences of failure to give document
s 75     orig s 75 renum as s 143
    (prev s 31ZM) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Privilege generally for documents etc
s 76     orig s 76 renum as s 144
    (prev s 31ZN) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

No requirement to give documents etc if already in other party's possession
s 77     orig s 77 renum as s 145
    (prev s 31ZO) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Court's power to enforce compliance with pt 5.2 and pt 5.3
s 78     orig s 78 renum as s 146
    (prev s 31ZP) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Need for urgent proceeding
s 79     orig s 79 renum as s 147
    (prev s 31ZQ) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

False or misleading statements
s 80     orig s 80 renum as s 148
    (prev s 31ZR) ins A2003-35

s 13
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Expert medical evidence
ch 6 hdg     orig ch 6 hdg renum as ch 10 hdg
    (prev ch 3C hdg) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Purpose—ch 6
s 81     orig s 81 renum as s 149
    (prev s 31ZT) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Definitions—ch 6
s 82     orig s 82 renum as s 150
    (prev s 31ZU) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def agreed expert ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def appointed expert ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def claim ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def evidence ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def expert ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def expert medical evidence ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10
    def medical issue ins A2003-35

s 14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Application—ch 6
s 83     orig s 83 renum as s 151
    (prev s 31ZV) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.6
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Limitation on expert medical evidence
s 84     orig s 84 renum as s 152
    (prev s 31ZW) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.5; A2010-10

amdt 2.14
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Agreed expert
s 85     orig s 85 renum as s 153
    (prev s 31ZX) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Appointed expert
s 86     orig s 86 renum as s 154
    (prev s 31ZY) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Role of expert
s 87     orig s 87 om LA s 89 (3)
    (prev s 31ZYA) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Documents etc to be given to expert
s 88     orig s 88 renum as s 155
    (prev s 31ZZ) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

If agreed or appointed expert unavailable
s 89     orig s 89 renum as s 156
    (prev s 31ZZA) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Costs of experts
s 90     orig s 90 renum as s 157
    (prev s 31ZZB) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.10

Rules etc to make further provision
s 91     orig s 91 renum as s 158
    (prev s 31ZZC) ins A2003-35

s 14
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2004-60

amdt 1.32

Damages
ch 7 hdg     orig ch 7 hdg renum as ch 11 hdg
    (prev ch 4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages for personal injuries—exclusions and limitations
pt 7.1 hdg     orig pt 7.1 hdg renum as pt 11.1 hdg
    (prev pt 4.1 hdg) sub A2003-35

s 15
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 7.1
s 92     orig s 92 renum as s 159
    (prev s 32) def accident om A2003-35

s 16
    def motor accident om A2003-35

s 16
    def motor vehicle om A2003-35

s 16
    def personal injury om A2003-35

s 16
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—pt 7.1
s 93     orig s 93 renum as s 160
    (prev s 33) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.7; A2019-12

amdt 3.30

Exclusion of liability if conduct an offence
s 94     orig s 94 renum as s 161
    (prev s 34) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Presumption of contributory negligence—injured person intoxicated
s 95     orig s 95 renum as s 162
    (prev s 35) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2019-12

amdt 3.31

Presumption of contributory negligence—injured person relying on intoxicated person
s 96     orig s 96 renum as s 163
    (prev s 36) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Presumption of contributory negligence—injured person not wearing seatbelt etc
s 97     orig s 97 renum as s 164
    (prev s 37) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.6

Damages for loss of earnings
s 98     orig s 98 renum as s 165
    (prev s 38) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2003-41

amdt 3.19, amdt 3.20; A2013-44

amdt 3.28; A2014-17

amdt 1.20

Tariffs for damages for non-economic loss
s 99     orig s 99 renum as s 166
    (prev s 38A) ins A2003-35

s 17
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2012-48

amdt 1.1; A2019-12

amdt 3.32

Loss of capacity to perform domestic services
pt 7.2 hdg     orig pt 7.2 hdg renum as pt 11.2 hdg
    (prev pt 4.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages for loss of capacity to perform domestic services
s 100 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 100     orig s 100 renum as s 167
    (prev s 39) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Contributory negligence
pt 7.3 hdg     orig pt 7.3 hdg renum as pt 11.3 hdg
    (prev pt 4.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 7.3
s 101 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 101     orig s 101 renum as s 168
    (prev s 40) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Apportionment of liability—contributory negligence
s 102 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 102     orig s 102 renum as s 169
    (prev s 41) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Joint wrongdoers
s 103 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 103     orig s 103 renum as s 170
    (prev s 42) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Claims by third parties—contributory negligence
s 104 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 104     orig s 104 renum as s 171
    (prev s 43) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Pleading of statutory limitation period—contributory negligence
s 105 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 105     orig s 105 renum as s 172
    (prev s 44) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Other provisions—damages
pt 7.4 hdg     orig pt 7.4 hdg renum as pt 11.4 hdg
    (prev pt 4.4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.62

Court may make consent order for structured settlement
s 106     orig s 106 renum as s 173
    (prev s 45) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.62

Independent finding of liability and award of damages
s 107     orig s 107 renum as s 174
    (prev s 46) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2006-40

amdt 2.62

Proportionate liability
ch 7A hdg     ins A2004-68

s 4

Definitions—ch 7A
s 107A     ins A2004-68

s 4
    def apportionable ins A2004-68

s 4
    def concurrent wrongdoer ins A2004-68

s 4
    def defendant ins A2004-68

s 4

Application of ch 7A—apportionable claims
s 107B     ins A2004-68

s 4
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.8; A2010-54

amdt 3.8; A2019-12

amdt 3.33

Meaning of consumer claim—ch 7A
s 107C     sub A2017-4

amdt 3.17
s 107C     ins A2004-68

s 4
    am A2010-54

amdt 3.9

Concurrent wrongdoers
s 107D     ins A2004-68

s 4

Certain wrongdoers not to have benefit of apportionment
s 107E     ins A2004-68

s 4

Proportionate liability for apportionable claims
s 107F     ins A2004-68

s 4

Defendant to tell claimant about concurrent wrongdoers
s 107G     ins A2004-68

s 4
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.29

Contribution not recoverable from defendant
s 107H     ins A2004-68

s 4

Subsequent proceeding by claimant
s 107I     ins A2004-68

s 4

Including non-party concurrent wrongdoer
s 107J     ins A2004-68

s 4
    sub A2006-40

amdt 2.63

Ch 7A does not affect certain other liability
s 107K     ins A2004-68

s 4

Liability of public and other authorities
ch 8 hdg     orig ch 8 hdg renum as ch 12 hdg
    (prev ch 4A hdg) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—ch 8
s 108     orig s 108 renum as s 175
    (prev s 46A) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.9; A2019-12

amdt 3.33

Definitions—ch 8
s 109     orig s 109 renum as s 176
    (prev s 46B) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    def duty of care ins A2003-35

s 19
    def public or other authority ins A2003-35

s 19

Principles about resources, responsibilities etc of public or other authorities
s 110     orig s 110 renum as s 177
    (prev s 46C) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Proceedings against public or other authorities based on breach of statutory duty
s 111     orig s 111 renum as s 178
    (prev s 46D) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

When public or other authority not liable for failure to exercise regulatory functions
s 112     orig s 112 renum as s 179
    (prev s 46E) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Special nonfeasance protection in relation to roads etc
s 113     orig s 113 renum as s 180
    (prev s 46F) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Exercise of function or decision to exercise does not create duty
s 114     orig s 114 renum as s 181
    (prev s 46G) ins A2003-35

s 19
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Institutional child abuse
ch 8A hdg     ins A2018-38

s 4

Definitions and application—ch 8A
pt 8A.1 hdg     ins A2022-21

s 6

Meaning of child abuse claim
s 114A     ins A2018-38

s 4
    sub A2022-21

s 6

Meaning of child abuse—ch 8A
s 114AA     ins A2022-21

s 6

Meaning of related trust—ch 8A
s 114B     ins A2018-38

s 4

Time when child abuse etc happens
s 114BA     ins A2022-21

s 7

Institutional child abuse—proceedings against unincorporated bodies
pt 8A.2 hdg     ins A2022-21

s 7

Unincorporated bodies
s 114C     ins A2018-38

s 4
    am A2022-21

s 8

Unincorporated body may nominate defendant
s 114D     ins A2018-38

s 4

Court may appoint related trust as defendant
s 114E     ins A2018-38

s 4

Proceedings may be commenced before nomination or appointment
s 114F     ins A2018-38

s 4

Liability of trustee if nominated or appointed as defendant
s 114G     ins A2018-38

s 4
    am A2022-21

s 8

Defendant may rely on defences and immunities etc
s 114H     ins A2018-38

s 4

Institutional child abuse—setting aside abuse settlement agreements
pt 8A.3 hdg     ins A2022-21

s 9

Object—pt 8A.3
s 114I     ins A2022-21

s 9

Definitions—pt 8A.3
s 114J     ins A2022-21

s 9
    def abuse settlement agreement ins A2022-21

s 9
    def applicant ins A2022-21

s 9

Court may set aside abuse settlement agreement
s 114K     ins A2022-21

s 9

Court may also set aside other things
s 114L     ins A2022-21

s 9

Effect of setting aside abuse settlement agreement
s 114M     ins A2022-21

s 9

Defamation
ch 9 hdg     orig ch 9 hdg renum as ch 13 hdg
    (prev ch 5 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Preliminary—defamation
pt 9.1 hdg     (prev pt 5.1 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Objects—ch 9
s 115     orig s 115 renum as s 182
    (prev s 47) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    def action om A2006-1

s 4
    def aggrieved person om A2006-1

s 4
    def amends agreement om A2006-1

s 4
    def country om A2006-1

s 4
    def court om A2006-1

s 4
    def defamation om A2006-1

s 4
    def matter in question om A2006-1

s 4
    def offer to make amends om A2006-1

s 4
    def parliamentary body om A2006-1

s 4
    def published matter om A2006-1

s 4
    def publisher om A2006-1

s 4
    def qualified offer om A2006-1

s 4
    def tribunal om A2006-1

s 4

Definitions—ch 9
s 116     orig s 116 renum as s 183
    (prev s 48) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    def aggrieved person ins A2006-1

s 4
    sub A2021-15

s 4
    def applicable period ins A2021-15

s 5
    def associated entity ins A2021-15

s 5
    def Australian court ins A2006-1

s 4
    def Australian jurisdiction ins A2006-1

s 4
    sub A2006-40

amdt 1.2
    def Australian tribunal ins A2006-1

s 4
    def concerns notice ins A2021-15

s 5
    def country ins A2006-1

s 4
    def document ins A2006-1

s 4
    def electronic communication ins A2006-1

s 4
    def excluded corporation ins A2021-15

s 5
    def further particulars notice ins A2021-15

s 5
    def general law ins A2006-1

s 4
    def matter ins A2006-1

s 4
    def matter in question ins A2006-1

s 4
    sub A2021-15

s 6
    def offer to make amends ins A2006-1

s 4
    def parliamentary body ins A2006-1

s 4
    def publisher ins A2006-1

s 4
    sub A2021-15

s 6
    def substantially true ins A2006-1

s 4
    def this jurisdiction ins A2006-1

s 4

Ch 9 binds Crown
s 117 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 117     orig s 117 renum as s 184
    (prev s 49) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

General principles
pt 9.2 hdg     (prev pt 5.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defamation and the general law
div 9.2.1 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Tort of defamation
s 118 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 118     orig s 118 renum as s 185
    (prev s 50) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Definitions—pt 10.2
s 118A     renum as s 186

Application—pt 10.2
s 118B     renum as s 187

Certificate that claim or defence has reasonable prospects of success
s 118C     renum as s 188

Costs order against lawyer acting without reasonable prospects of success
s 118D     renum as s 189

Onus on lawyer to show facts provided reasonable prospects of success
s 118E     renum as s 190

Distinction between slander and libel abolished
s 119 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 119     orig s 119 renum as s 191
    (prev s 51) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Causes of action for defamation
div 9.2.2 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Single cause of action for multiple defamatory imputations in same matter
s 120 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 120     orig s 120 renum as s 192
    (prev s 52) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Who can be a mediator
s 120A     renum as s 193

Certain corporations do not have cause of action for defamation
s 121 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 121     orig s 121 renum as s 194
    (prev s 53) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    am A2021-15

ss 7-9

No cause of action for defamation of, or against, deceased persons
s 122 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 122     orig s 122 renum as s 195
    (prev s 54) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    am A2021-15

s 10

Serious harm element of cause of action for defamation
s 122A     ins A2021-15

s 11

Choice of law
div 9.2.3 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Choice of law for defamation proceedings
s 123 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 123     orig s 123 renum as s 196
    (prev s 55) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    am A2006-40

amdt 1.3

Resolution of civil disputes without litigation
pt 9.3 hdg     (prev pt 5.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Concerns notices and offers to make amends
div 9.3.1 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4
    sub A2021-15

s 12

Application—div 9.3.1
s 124 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 124     orig s 124 renum as s 197
    (prev s 56) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Concerns notices
s 124A     orig s 124A renum as s 198
    pres s 124A ins A2021-15

s 13

Defamation proceedings cannot be commenced without concerns notice
s 124B     ins A2021-15

s 13

Publisher may make offer to make amends
s 125 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 125     orig s 125 renum as s 199
    (prev s 57) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

When offer to make amends may be made
s 126 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 126     orig s 126 renum as s 200
    (prev s 58) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4; A2021-15

s 14

Content of offer to make amends
s 127 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 127     orig s 127 renum as s 201
    (prev s 59) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    am A2017-4

amdt 3.25; A2021-15

ss 15-19

Withdrawal of offer to make amends
s 128 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 128     orig s 128 renum as s 202
    (prev s 60) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Effect of acceptance of offer to make amends
s 129 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 129     orig s 129 renum as s 203
    (prev s 61) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Effect of failure to accept reasonable offer to make amends
s 130 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 130     orig s 130 renum as s 204
    (prev s 62) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4
    am A2021-15

s 20, s 21

Inadmissibility of evidence of certain statements and admissions
s 131 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 131     orig s 131 renum as s 205
    (prev s 63) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Apologies
div 9.3.2 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Effect of apology on liability for defamation
s 132 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 132     orig s 132 renum as s 206
    (prev s 64) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Litigation of civil disputes
pt 9.4 hdg     (prev pt 5.4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

General
div 9.4.1 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Leave required for multiple proceedings in relation to publication of same defamatory matter
s 133 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 133     orig s 133 renum as s 207
    (prev s 65) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4; A2021-15

s 22

Defences
div 9.4.2 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Scope of defences under general law and other law not limited
s 134 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 134     orig s 134 renum as s 208
    (prev s 66) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defence of justification
s 135 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 135     orig s 135 renum as s 209
    (prev s 67) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defence of contextual truth
s 136 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 136     orig s 136 renum as s 210
    (prev s 68) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4; A2021-15

s 23

Defence of absolute privilege
s 137 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 137     orig s 137 renum as s 211
    (prev s 69) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defence for publication of public documents
s 138 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 138     orig s 138 renum as s 212
    (prev s 70) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defences of fair report of proceedings of public concern
s 139 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 139     orig s 139 renum as s 213
    (prev s 71) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    sub A2006-1

s 4

Defence of publication of matter concerning issue of public interest
s 139AA     ins A2021-15

s 24

Defence of qualified privilege for provision of certain information
s 139A     ins A2006-1

s 4
    am A2021-15

s 25

Defence of scientific or academic peer review
s 139AB     ins A2021-15

s 26

Defences of honest opinion
s 139B     ins A2006-1

s 4
    am A2021-15

s 27

Defence of innocent dissemination
s 139C     ins A2006-1

s 4

Defence of triviality
s 139D     ins A2006-1

s 4
    om A2021-15

s 28

Remedies
div 9.4.3 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Damages to bear rational relationship to harm
s 139E     ins A2006-1

s 4

Damages for non-economic loss limited
s 139F     ins A2006-1

s 4
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.30; A2021-15

s 29, s 30

State of mind of defendant generally not relevant to awarding damages
s 139G     ins A2006-1

s 4

Exemplary or punitive damages cannot be awarded
s 139H     ins A2006-1

s 4

Factors in mitigation of damages
s 139I     ins A2006-1

s 4

Damages for multiple causes of action may be assessed as single sum
s 139J     ins A2006-1

s 4

Costs
div 9.4.4 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Costs in defamation proceedings
s 139K     ins A2006-1

s 4

Miscellaneous—ch 9
pt 9.5 hdg     ins A2006-1

s 4

Proof of publication
s 139L     ins A2006-1

s 4

Proof of convictions for offences
s 139M     ins A2006-1

s 4

Incriminating answers, documents or things
s 139N     ins A2006-1

s 4
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.31, amdt 3.32

Review of certain provisions of ch 9
s 140 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 140     orig s 140 renum as s 214
    (prev s 72) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 January 2005 (s 140 (3))

Trespass
ch 10 hdg     orig ch 10 hdg renum as ch 14 hdg
    (prev ch 6 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Defence to action for trespass to land
s 141     orig s 141 renum as s 215
    (prev s 73) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Action for use and occupation of land—amount of damages
s 142 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 142     orig s 142 renum as s 216
    (prev s 74) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Mitigation of strict liability
ch 11 hdg     orig ch 11 hdg renum as ch 15 hdg
    (prev ch 7 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Traveller accommodation providers liability
pt 11.1 hdg     orig pt 11.1 renum as pt 15.1 hdg
    (prev pt 7.1 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Preliminary—pt 11.1
div 11.1.1 hdg     (prev div 7.1.1 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Purpose—pt 11.1
s 143     orig s 143 renum as s 217
    (prev s 75) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 11.1
s 144     orig s 144 renum as s 218
    (prev s 76) def motor vehicle om A2003-35

s 20
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    def innkeeper's liability ins A2017-4

amdt 3.18

Meaning of traveller accommodation
s 145     orig s 145 renum as s 219
    (prev s 77) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Meaning of accommodation provider
s 146     orig s 146 renum as s 220
    (prev s 78) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of torts of maintenance and champerty
s 146A     renum as s 221

Meaning of innkeeper's liability
s 147     orig s 147 renum as s 222
    (prev s 79) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Meaning of guest
s 148     orig s 148 renum as s 223
    (prev s 80) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Meaning of property of guest
s 149     orig s 149 om LA s 89 (3)
    (prev s 81) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of accommodation providers
div 11.1.2 hdg     (prev div 7.1.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—div 11.1.2
s 150     orig s 150 renum as s 224
    (prev s 82) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Limitation on strict liability under innkeeper's liability
s 151 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 151     orig s 151 renum as s 226
    (prev s 83) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Circumstances when limitation does not apply
s 152 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 152     orig s 152 exp 1 January 2003 (s 152 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))
    (prev s 84) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Safe custody facilities
s 153 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 153     orig s 153 renum as s 216
    (prev s 85) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Notice about pt 11.1
s 154 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 154     orig s 154 renum as s 216
    (prev s 86) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Common carriers
pt 11.2 hdg     orig pt 11.2 hdg renum as pt 15.2 hdg
    (prev pt 7.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Preliminary—common carriers
div 11.2.1 hdg     (prev div 7.2.1 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of torts of maintenance and champerty—saving of existing rights and liabilities
s 154A     renum as s 229

Purpose—pt 11.2
s 155     orig s 155 renum as s 231
    (prev s 88) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 11.2
s 156 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 156     orig s 156 renum as s 231
    (prev s 89) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    def schedule 2 packaged goods am A2017-4

amdt 3.19

When common law liability of carriers not affected
div 11.2.2 hdg     (prev div 7.2.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Certain things not protected by pt 11.2
s 157 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 157     (prev s 90) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Public notices by carrier not to affect liability
s 158 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 158     (prev s 91) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of common carriers for certain goods worth more than $20
div 11.2.3 hdg     (prev div 7.2.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of carriers for certain goods worth more than $20
s 159 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 159     (prev s 92) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Notice of increased charge for transport of certain goods
s 160 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 160     (prev s 93) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Receipt of carrier for increased charge
s 161 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 161     (prev s 94) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Carrier only liable for proven amount for certain goods
s 162 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 162     (prev s 95) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of common carriers for certain animals
div 11.2.4 hdg     (prev div 7.2.4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—div 11.2.4
s 163     (prev s 96) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of carriers for certain animals
s 164 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 164     (prev s 97) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    table renum R12 LA

Notice of increased charge for transport of certain animals
s 165 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 165     (prev s 98) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Carrier only liable for proven amount for certain animals
s 166 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 166     (prev s 99) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Notice, condition or declaration of carrier
div 11.2.5 hdg     (prev div 7.2.5 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Carrier liable for neglect or default despite notice etc
s 167 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 167     (prev s 100) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Other liability provisions
ch 12 hdg     orig ch 12 hdg renum as ch 16 hdg
    (prev ch 8 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Occupiers liability
pt 12.1 hdg     (prev pt 8.1 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability of occupiers
s 168     (prev s 101) am A2003-35

s 21
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability for damage caused by animals
pt 12.2 hdg     (prev pt 8.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Evidence of breach of duty for animals
s 169 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 169     (prev s 102) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Liability for fires accidentally begun
pt 12.3 hdg     (prev pt 8.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Actions do not lie for damage caused by accidental fires
s 170 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 170     (prev s 103) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Contract between landlord and tenant not affected
s 171 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 171     (prev s 104) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Misrepresentation
ch 13 hdg     (prev ch 9 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—ch 13
s 172 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 172     (prev s 105) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Removal of certain bars to rescission for misrepresentation
s 173 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 173     (prev s 106) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages for misrepresentation
s 174 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 174     (prev s 107) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Damages instead of rescission for misrepresentation
s 175 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 175     (prev s 108) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Exclusion clauses—misrepresentation
s 176 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 176     (prev s 109) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Misrepresentation in trade or commerce an offence
s 177 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 177     (prev s 110) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Employer etc liable for misrepresentation
s 178 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 178     (prev s 111) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Prosecutions for misrepresentation
s 179 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 179     (prev s 112) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Limitations on legal costs
ch 14 hdg     (prev ch 10 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Maximum costs for certain personal injury damages claims
pt 14.1 hdg     (prev pt 10.1 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 22
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 14.1
s 180 hdg     sub A2013-44

amdt 3.33
s 180     (prev s 113) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Maximum costs for claims of $50 000 or less
s 181     (prev s 114) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Costs incurred after offer of compromise not accepted
s 182     (prev s 115) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Exclusion of costs unnecessarily incurred etc
s 183     (prev s 116) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Court discretion to allow additional costs
s 184     (prev s 117) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Apportionment of costs between lawyers
s 185     (prev s 118) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Costs in damages claims if no reasonable prospects of success
pt 14.2 hdg     (prev pt 10.2 hdg) ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Definitions—pt 14.2
s 186     (prev s 118A) ins A2003-35

s 23
    def court ins A2003-35

s 23
    def provable ins A2003-35

s 23
    def reasonable prospects of success ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Application—pt 14.2
s 187     (prev s 118B) ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Certificate that claim or defence has reasonable prospects of success
s 188     (prev s 118C) ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2005-5

s 11; A2006-25

amdt 2.1

Costs order against lawyer acting without reasonable prospects of success
s 189     (prev s 118D) ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Onus on lawyer to show facts provided reasonable prospects of success
s 190     (prev s 118E) ins A2003-35

s 23
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Miscellaneous
ch 15 hdg     (prev ch 11 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Mediation and neutral evaluation
pt 15.1 hdg     (prev pt 11.1 hdg) sub A2003-35

s 24
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Purpose of pt 15.1 etc
s 191     (prev s 119) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.64, amdt 2.65

Meaning of mediation, neutral evaluation etc
s 192 hdg     (prev s 120 hdg) sub A2003-35

s 26
s 192     (prev s 120) am A2003-35

s 27; ss renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 28)
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Who can be a mediator
s 193     (prev s 120A) ins A2003-35

s 29
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.66
    sub A2015-10

s 12

Who can be an evaluator
s 194     (prev s 121) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.66

Referral by tribunal for mediation or neutral evaluation
s 195 hdg     (prev s 122 hdg) sub A2003-35

s 30
    sub A2006-40

amdt 2.67
s 195     (prev s 122) am A2003-35

s 31, s 32
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.68, amdt 2.69; A2015-52

s 8

Duty of parties to take part in neutral evaluations
s 196     (prev s 123) am A2003-35

s 33
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Costs of neutral evaluation
s 197     (prev s 124) am A2003-35

s 34
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.70

Agreements and arrangements arising from mediation sessions
s 198     (prev s 124A) ins A2003-35

s 35
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.70; A2015-10

s 13

Privilege for neutral evaluations
s 199     (prev s 125) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 2.70

Secrecy by evaluators
s 200     (prev s 126) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Protection from liability for evaluators
s 201     (prev s 127) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

General reporting requirements of insurers
pt 15.2 hdg     (prev pt 11.2 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Who is an insurer for pt 15.2
s 202     (prev s 128) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Insurers reporting requirements
s 203     (prev s 129) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-40

amdt 1.4
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Directions to insurers about reporting requirements
s 203A     ins A2006-40

amdt 1.5
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Further reports by insurers
s 203B     ins A2006-40

amdt 1.5
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Confidentiality of general reports of insurers
s 204     (prev s 130) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Report to Legislative Assembly
s 205     (prev s 131) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2005-60

amdt 1.12
    om A2016-37

amdt 1.13

Attachment of insurance money
pt 15.3 hdg     (prev pt 11.3 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Amount of liability charge on insurance money payable against liability
s 206 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 206     (prev s 132) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Enforcement of charge on insurance money
s 207 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 207     (prev s 133) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Protection of insurer for pt 15.3 charge
s 208 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 208     (prev s 134) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Certain other provisions not affected by pt 15.3
s 209 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 209     (prev s 135) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2008-1

amdt 1.10; A2019-12

amdt 3.34

Abolition of certain common law actions, rules and remedies
pt 15.4 hdg     (prev pt 11.4 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of seduction, enticement and harbouring
s 210     (prev s 136) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of rule about unity of spouses
s 211 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 211     (prev s 137) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of action of cattle-trespass
s 212 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 212     (prev s 138) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of distress damage feasant
s 213 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 213     (prev s 139) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of rules relating exclusively to liability for damage by animals
s 214 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 214     (prev s 140) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Partial abolition of rule in Rylands v Fletcher
s 215 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 215     (prev s 141) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of rule of common employment
s 216 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 216     (prev s 142) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of husband's liability for wife's torts and premarital obligations
s 217 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 217     (prev s 143) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of action for loss of consortium
s 218 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 218     (prev s 144) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of rule in Cavalier v Pope
s 219 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 219     (prev s 145) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Partial abolition of Mocambique rule
s 220 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 220     (prev s 146) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Abolition of torts of maintenance and champerty
s 221     (prev s 146A) ins A2002-49

amdt 3.2
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2006-38

amdt 1.2

Other provisions
pt 15.5 hdg     (prev pt 11.5 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)

Approved forms
s 222     (prev s 147) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.34

Determination of fees
s 222A     ins A2004-68

s 5
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.34

Regulation-making power
s 223     (prev s 148) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    am A2004-68

s 6, s 7

Transitional provisions
ch 16 hdg     (prev ch 12 hdg) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    om R40 LA

Application provisions—for certain new measures
s 224     (prev s 150) mod SL2002-41

reg 3 (mod exp 9 September 2003 see A2003-35

s 56)
    am A2003-35

ss 36-38
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2005 (s 224 (5))

Application provisions—for Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003
s 225     (prev s 150A) ins A2003-35

s 39
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    mod SL2003-20

reg 7 (as am SL2004-8

reg 8, om A2004-32

s 68)
    am A2004-32

s 65; ss renum R15 LA (see A2004-32

s 66)
    exp 9 September 2006 (s 225 (4) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Application provisions—notices under s 51
s 226     (prev s 151) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2003 (s 226 (11))
    ins A2005-43

amdt 1.9
    exp 1 October 2006 (s 226 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Application of provisions of Civil Liability (Animals) Act 1984 (repealed)
s 227 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 227     (prev s 153) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2003 (s 227 (4) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Application of s 33 and s 36
s 228 hdg     bracketed note exp 1 November 2003 (s 3 (3))
s 228     (prev s 154) renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2003 (s 228 (3) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Abolition of torts of maintenance and champerty—saving of existing rights and liabilities
s 229     (prev s 154A) ins A2002-49

amdt 3.3
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2005 (s 229 (2) and see s 224 (5))

Application of Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2005
s 230     (prev s 155) am A2003-35

s 40
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2004 (s 230 (4))
    ins A2006-1

s 5
    exp 23 February 2009 (s 230 (6) (LA s 88 declaration applies))

Modification of ch 12's operation
s 231     (prev s 156) am A2003-35

s 41
    renum R9 LA (see A2003-35

s 55)
    exp 1 November 2004 (s 231 (2))

Transitional—Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2016
ch 17 hdg     ins A2016-37

amdt 1.14
    exp 29 June 2016 (s 251)

Ongoing confidentiality of general reports of insurers
s 250     ins A2016-37

amdt 1.14
    exp 29 June 2016 (s 251)

Expiry—ch 17
s 251     ins A2016-37

amdt 1.14
    exp 29 June 2016 (s 251)

Transitional—Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2021
ch 18 hdg     ins A2021-15

s 31
    exp 1 July 2024 (s 253)

Application of Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2021
s 252     ins A2021-15

s 31
    exp 1 July 2024 (s 253)

Expiry—ch 18
s 253     ins A2021-15

s 31
    exp 1 July 2024 (s 253)

Equine activities
sch 3     om LA s 89 (3)
    ins A2003-35

s 42
    ss renum R18 LA
    am A2010-54

amdt 3.10

Professional standards
sch 4 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Preliminary—professional standards
pt 4.1 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Objects—sch 4
s 4.1     (prev s 1) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Definitions—sch 4
s 4.2     (prev s 2) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    def amount payable ins A2007-22

amdt 1.7
    def another jurisdiction ins A2008-7

amdt 1.24
    def appropriate council ins A2008-7

amdt 1.24
    def business assets ins A2004-68

s 8
    def corresponding law ins A2008-7

amdt 1.24
    def costs ins A2007-22

amdt 1.7
    def council ins A2004-68

s 8
    def court ins A2004-68

s 8
    def damages ins A2004-68

s 8
    sub A2007-22

amdt 1.8
    def interstate scheme ins A2008-7

amdt 1.24
    def judgment ins A2004-68

s 8
    def occupational association ins A2004-68

s 8
    def occupational group ins A2004-68

s 8
    def occupational liability ins A2004-68

s 8
    def costs ins A2007-22

amdt 1.7
    def scheme ins A2004-68

s 8
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.25
    def this jurisdiction ins A2008-7

amdt 1.26

Amount payable under an insurance policy—sch 4
s 4.2A     ins A2007-22

amdt 1.9

Application—sch 4
s 4.3     (prev s 3) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Limitation of liability
pt 4.2 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Making, amendment and revocation of schemes
div 4.2.1 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Preparation and approval of schemes
s 4.4 hdg     sub A2012-30

amdt 1.1
s 4.4     (prev s 4) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.27; A2012-30

amdt 1.2

Public notification of schemes
s 4.5     (prev s 5) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.28; A2009-20

amdt 3.31; A2012-30

amdt 1.3; A2015-33

amdt 1.27

Making of comments and submissions about schemes
s 4.6     (prev s 6) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Consideration of comments, submissions etc
s 4.7     (prev s 7) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.29; A2012-30

amdt 1.4

Public hearings
s 4.8     (prev s 8) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Submission of schemes to Minister
s 4.9     (prev s 9) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.30; A2012-30

amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6

Schemes are subject to disallowance
s 4.10 hdg     sub A2012-30

amdt 1.7
s 4.10     (prev s 10) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.31, amdt 1.32; A2012-30

amdt 1.8

Commencement of schemes
s 4.11     (prev s 11) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.33; A2012-30

amdt 1.9

Challenges to schemes
s 4.12     (prev s 12) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    sub A2008-7

amdt 1.34
    am A2012-30

amdt 1.10

Review of schemes
s 4.13     (prev s 13) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.35

Amendment and revocation of schemes
s 4.14     (prev s 14) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.36, amdt 1.37; A2012-30

amdt 1.11

Notification of revocation of schemes
s 4.14A     ins A2008-7

amdt 1.38
    am A2012-30

amdt 1.12

Ending of operation of interstate schemes
s 4.14B     ins A2008-7

amdt 1.38
    am A2012-30

amdt 1.13

Content of schemes
div 4.2.2 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

People to whom scheme applies
s 4.15     (prev s 15) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Other people to whom scheme applies
s 4.16     (prev s 16) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Limitation of liability by insurance arrangements
s 4.17     (prev s 17) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    sub A2007-22

amdt 1.10

Limitation of liability by reference to amount of business assets
s 4.18     (prev s 18) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.11, amdt 1.12

Limitation of liability by multiple of charges
s 4.19     (prev s 19) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.13, amdt 1.14

Statement of different limits of liability
s 4.20     (prev s 20) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Combination of provisions under s 4.17, s 4.18 and s 4.19
s 4.21     (prev s 21) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Amount below which liability may not be limited
s 4.22     (prev s 22) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Liability in damages not reduced to below relevant limit
s 4.22A     ins A2007-22

amdt 1.15

Insurance to be of required standard
s 4.23     (prev s 23) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Effect of schemes
div 4.2.3 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Limit of occupational liability by schemes
s 4.24     (prev s 24) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2007-22

amdt 1.16

Limitation of amount of damages
s 4.25     (prev s 25) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Effect of scheme on other parties to proceedings
s 4.26     (prev s 26) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Proceedings to which a scheme applies
s 4.27     (prev s 27) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Duration of scheme
s 4.28     (prev s 28) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.39; ss renum R34 LA; A2013-44

amdt 3.34; A2018-12

s 4

Notification of limitation of liability
s 4.29     (prev s 29) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Compulsory insurance
pt 4.3 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Occupational association may require members to insure
s 4.30     (prev s 30) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Monitoring claims by occupational associations
s 4.31     (prev s 31) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Risk management
pt 4.4     ins A2004-68

s 8

Risk management strategies by occupational associations
s 4.32     (prev s 32) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2012-30

amdt 1.14

Reporting by occupational associations
s 4.33     (prev s 33) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Compliance audits
s 4.34     (prev s 34) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Complaints and disciplinary matters
s 4.35     (prev s 35) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2016-18

amdt 3.46

Professional standards council
pt 4.6 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Establishment and functions of council
div 4.6.1     ins A2004-68

s 8

The council
s 4.36     (prev s 36) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Functions of council
s 4.37     (prev s 37) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-7

amdt 1.40; A2012-30

amdt 1.15

Cooperation with authorities in other jurisdictions
s 4.37A     ins A2008-7

amdt 1.41

Membership of council
div 4.6.2     ins A2004-68

s 8

Membership of council
s 4.38     (prev s 38) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2021-3

s 9

Chairperson and deputy chairperson of council
s 4.39     (prev s 39) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2021-3

s 10

Deputies of members
s 4.40     (prev s 40) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2021-3

s 11

Term of appointment
s 4.41     (prev s 41) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Allowances of members
s 4.42     (prev s 42) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Vacancy in office of member
s 4.43     (prev s 43) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2008-28

amdt 3.42; A2009-49

amdt 3.20

Filling of vacancy in office of member
s 4.44     (prev s 44) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Personal liability of members etc
s 4.45     (prev s 45) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Procedure of council
div 4.6.3 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

General procedure for council
s 4.46     (prev s 46) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    (2), (3) exp 8 September 2005 (s 4.46 (3))

Quorum at council meetings
s 4.47     (prev s 47) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Presiding member at council meetings
s 4.48     (prev s 48) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Voting at council meetings
s 4.49     (prev s 49) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Miscellaneous
div 4.6.4 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Requirement to provide information
s 4.50     (prev s 50) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    am A2012-30

amdt 1.16

Referral of complaints
s 4.51     (prev s 51) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Council committees
s 4.52     (prev s 52) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Use of government staff or facilities
s 4.53     (prev s 53) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Engagement of consultants by council
s 4.54     (prev s 54) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Accountability of council to Minister
s 4.55     (prev s 55) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Annual report of council
s 4.56     (prev s 56) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Miscellaneous—sch 4
pt 4.7 hdg     ins A2004-68

s 8

Characterisation of sch 4
s 4.57     (prev s 57) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

No contracting out of sch 4
s 4.58     (prev s 58) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

No limitation on other insurance
s 4.59     (prev s 59) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA

Validation of schemes etc
s 4.59A     ins A2007-22

amdt 1.17

Review of sch 4
s 4.60     (prev s 60) ins A2004-68

s 8
    renum R18 LA
    exp 8 March 2012 (s 4.60 (4))

Occupational associations—model code
sch 5     ins A2004-68

s 9
    ss renum R18 LA

What happens after a complaint is made?
s 5.6     am A2017-4

amdt 3.25

What action may be taken after a hearing into a complaint?
s 5.7     am A2017-4

amdt 3.25

Notices of decisions
s 5.8     am A2017-4

amdt 3.20

Dictionary
dict     am A2003-14

amdt 1.17; A2008-14

amdt 1.16; A2009-20

amdt 3.32; A2009-49

amdt 3.21; A2010-54

amdt 3.11; A2012-40

amdt 3.24; A2013-39

amdt 2.10 (A2013-39

never effective (see Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55)); A2013-44

amdt 3.35; A2015-10

s 14; A2015-33

amdt 1.28; A2016-13

amdt 1.34; A2017-4

amdt 3.21; A2018-38

s 5
    def abuse settlement agreement ins A2022-21

s 10
    def accident sub A2003-35

s 43
    def accommodation unit sub A2013-44

amdt 3.37
    def action om A2006-1

s 6
    def act of terrorism ins A2013-44

amdt 3.36
    sub A2018-42

amdt 3.31
    def agent sub A2013-44

amdt 3.37
    def aggrieved person sub A2006-1

s 7; A2021-15

s 32
    def agreed expert ins A2003-35

s 44
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.11
    def amends agreement om A2006-1

s 8
    def amount payable ins A2007-22

amdt 1.18
    def another jurisdiction ins A2008-7

amdt 1.42
    def apology ins A2003-35

s 44
    def applicable period ins A2021-15

s 33
    def applicant A2022-21

s 10
    def appointed expert ins A2003-35

s 44
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.11
    def apportionable claim ins A2004-68

s 10
    def appropriate council ins A2008-7

amdt 1.42
    def associated entity ins A2021-15

s 33
    def Australian court ins A2006-1

s 9
    def Australian jurisdiction ins A2006-1

s 9
    def Australian tribunal ins A2006-1

s 9
    def business assets ins A2004-68

s 10
    def child abuse ins A2018-38

s 6
    sub A2022-21

s 11
    def child abuse claim ins A2018-38

s 6
    sub A2022-21

s 11
    def claim sub A2003-35

s 45
    am A2011-48

amdt 1.12; pars renum R48 LA
    def claimant ins A2003-35

s 46
    sub A2004-68

s 11
    def common carrier sub A2013-44

amdt 3.37
    def community organisation sub A2013-44

amdt 3.37
    def community work sub A2013-44

amdt 3.37
    def complying notice of claim ins A2003-35

s 46
    def concerns notice ins A2021-15

s 33
    def concurrent wrongdoer ins A2004-68

s 12
    def consequential mental harm ins A2003-35

s 46
    def consumer claim ins A2004-68

s 12
    def contribution notice ins A2003-35

s 46
    am A2017-4

amdt 3.22
    def contributor ins A2003-35

s 46
    def corresponding law ins A2008-7

amdt 1.42
    def costs sub A2007-22

amdt 1.19
    am A2013-44

amdt 3.38
    def council ins A2004-68

s 12
    def country sub A2006-1

s 10
    def court sub A2003-35

s 47
    am A2004-68

s 13; A2006-1

s 11; pars renum A2006-1

s 12
    def damages ins A2004-68

s 14
    def defamation om A2006-1

s 13
    def defendant ins A2004-68

s 14
    def document ins A2006-1

s 14
    def donor ins A2013-44

amdt 3.39
    def duty of care ins A2003-35

s 48
    def electronic communication ins A2006-1

s 14
    def equine ins A2003-35

s 48
    def equine activity ins A2003-35

s 48
    def equine activity sponsor ins A2003-35

s 48
    def equine facility ins A2003-35

s 48
    def equine professional ins A2003-35

s 48
    def evidence ins A2003-35

s 48
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.13
    def excluded corporation ins A2021-15

s 33
    def expert ins A2003-35

s 48
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.13
    def expert medical evidence ins A2003-35

s 48
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.13
    def fit for human consumption ins A2013-44

amdt 3.39
    def food ins A2013-44

amdt 3.39
    def further particulars notice ins A2021-15

s 33
    def general law ins A2006-1

s 14
    def harm ins A2003-35

s 48
    def inherent risks of equine activities ins A2003-35

s 48
    def innkeeper's liability sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def insurer sub A2003-35

s 49; A2016-37

amdt 1.15
    def interstate scheme ins A2008-7

amdt 1.42
    def intoxicated sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def judgment ins A2004-68

s 14
    def matter ins A2006-1

s 14
    def matter in question sub A2006-1

s 15; A2021-15

s 34
    def mediation ins A2003-35

s 50
    sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def mediation session ins A2003-35

s 50
    sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def medical issue ins A2003-35

s 50
    om A2011-48

amdt 1.13
    def mental harm ins A2003-35

s 50
    def motor accident sub A2003-35

s 51
    def motor accident claim ins A2019-12

amdt 3.35
    def motor vehicle sub A2003-35

s 51; A2017-4

amdt 3.23
    am A2017-21

amdt 1.5, amdt 1.6
    def negligence ins A2003-35

s 52
    def neutral evaluation sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def neutral evaluation session sub A2013-44

amdt 3.40
    def occupational association ins A2004-68

s 14
    def occupational group ins A2004-68

s 14
    def occupational liability ins A2004-68

s 14
    def offer to make amends sub A2006-1

s 16
    def parliamentary body sub A2006-1

s 17
    def participant ins A2003-35

s 52
    def participate ins A2003-35

s 52
    def party ins A2003-35

s 52
    def personal injury sub A2003-35

s 53
    def personal injury damages am A2013-44

amdt 3.41
    def personal representative am A2016-13

amdt 1.35
    def provable ins A2003-35

s 54
    def provide sub A2013-44

amdt 3.42
    def public or other authority ins A2003-35

s 54
    def published matter om A2006-1

s 18
    def publisher sub A2006-1

s 19; A2021-15

s 34
    def pure mental harm ins A2003-35

s 54
    def qualified offer om A2006-1

s 20
    def reasonable prospects of success ins A2003-35

s 54
    def related trust ins A2018-38

s 6
    def respondent ins A2003-35

s 54
    def schedule 2 packaged goods am A2017-4

amdt 3.24
    def scheme ins A2004-68

s 14
    def substantially true ins A2006-1

s 21
    def this jurisdiction ins A2006-1

s 21
    sub A2008-7

amdt 1.43
    def tribunal om A2006-1

s 22
    def unsafe ins A2013-44

amdt 3.43
    def unsuitable ins A2013-44

amdt 3.43
    def voluntary basis sub A2013-44

amdt 3.44
    def volunteer sub A2013-44

amdt 3.44

5     Earlier republications

Some earlier republications were not numbered. The number in column 1 refers to the publication order.

Since 12 September 2001 every authorised republication has been published in electronic pdf format on the ACT legislation register. A selection of authorised republications have also been published in printed format. These republications are marked with an asterisk (*) in column 1. Electronic and printed versions of an authorised republication are identical.

Republication No and date

Effective

Last amendment made by

Republication for

R1
1 Nov 2002

1 Nov 2002–
20 Dec 2002

not amended

new Act

R2
21 Dec 2002

21 Dec 2002–
31 Dec 2002

A2002-49

modification by SL2002-41

R3
1 Jan 2003

1 Jan 2003–
1 Jan 2003

A2002-49

commenced provisions

R4
2 Jan 2003

2 Jan 2003–
16 Jan 2003

A2002-49

expired provision

R5
17 Jan 2003

17 Jan 2003–
27 Mar 2003

A2002-49

amendments by A2002-49

R6
28 Mar 2003

28 Mar 2003–
9 Apr 2003

A2003-14

amendments by A2003-6

and A2003-14

R7
10 Apr 2003

10 Apr 2003–
30 June 2003

A2003-14

commenced provisions

R8
1 July 2003

noon
1 July 2003–
8 Sept 2003

A2003-14

commenced provisions about traveller accommodation providers liability

R9
9 Sept 2003

9 Sept 2003–
8 Oct 2003

A2003-35

amendments by A2003-35

and general renumbering

R10
9 Oct 2003

9 Oct 2003–
1 Nov 2003

A2003-41

amendments by A2003-41

R11*
2 Nov 2003

2 Nov 2003–
2 Mar 2004

A2003-41

commenced expiries

R12
3 Mar 2004

3 Mar 2004–
7 Mar 2004

A2003-41

modification by SL2004-8

R13
8 Mar 2004

8 Mar 2004-
30 June 2004

A2003-41

amendments by A2003-35

R14
1 July 2004

1 July 2004-
12 July 2004

A2004-28

amendments by A2004-28

R15
13 July 2004

13 July 2004-
31 August 2004

A2004-32

amendments by A2004-32

R16
1 Sept 2004

1 Sept 2004–
1 Nov 2004

A2004-32

amendments by A2004-13

R17
2 Nov 2004

2 Nov 2004–
1 Jan 2005

A2004-68

commenced expiry

R18
2 Jan 2004

2 Jan 2004–
9 Jan 2005

A2004-68

commenced expiry

R19
10 Jan 2005

10 Jan 2005–
23 Feb 2005

A2004-68

amendments by A2004-60

R20
24 Feb 2005

24 Feb 2005–
7 Mar 2005

A2005-5

amendments by A2005-5

R21*
8 Mar 2005

8 Mar 2005–
8 Sept 2005

A2005-5

amendments by A2004-68

R22
9 Sept 2005

9 Sept 2005–
30 Sept 2005

A2005-43

commenced expiry

R23
1 Oct 2005

1 Oct 2005–
1 Nov 2005

A2005-43

amendments by A2005-43

R24
2 Nov 2005

2 Nov 2005-
21 Dec 2005

A2005-43

commenced expiry

R25
22 Dec 2005

22 Dec 2005-
22 Feb 2006

A2005-60

amendments by A2005-60

R26
23 Feb 2006

23 Feb 2006–
30 June 2006

A2006-1

amendments by A2016-12

R27
1 July 2006

1 July 2006–
9 Sept 2006

A2006-25

amendments by A2006-25

R28
10 Sept 2006

10 Sept 2006–
28 Sept 2006

A2006-25

commenced expiry

R29
29 Sept 2006

29 Sept 2006–
1 Oct 2006

A2006-40

amendments by A2006-40

R30
2 Oct 2006

2 Oct 2006–
18 Oct 2006

A2006-40

commenced expiry

R31
19 Oct 2006

19 Oct 2006–
27 Mar 2007

A2006-40

amendments by A2006-40

R32*
28 Mar 2007

28 Mar 2007–
5 Sept 2007

A2006-40

amendments by A2006-38

R33
6 Sept 2007

6 Sept 2007–
6 May 2008

A2007-22

amendments by A2007-22

R34
7 May 2008

7 May 2008–
18 May 2008

A2008-7

amendments by A2008-7

R35
19 May 2008

19 May 2008–
22 Aug 2008

A2008-14

amendments by A2008-14

R36
23 Aug 2008

23 Aug 2008–
25 Aug 2008

A2008-39

updated endnotes as amended by A2008-39

R37
26 Aug 2008

26 Aug 2008–
26 Aug 2008

A2008-39

amendments by A2008-28

R38
27 Aug 2008

27 Aug 2008–
30 Sept 2008

A2008-39

amendments by A2008-29

R39*
1 Oct 2008

1 Oct 2008–
23 Feb 2009

A2008-39

amendments by A2008-1

as amended by A2008-39

R40
24 Feb 2009

24 Feb 2009–
21 Sept 2009

A2008-39

commenced expiry

R41
22 Sept 2009

22 Sept 2009–
16 Dec 2009

A2009-20

amendments by A2009-20

R42
17 Dec 2009

17 Dec 2009–
30 June 2010

A2009-49

amendments by A2009-49

R43
1 July 2010

1 July 2010–
31 Dec 2010

A2010-10

amendments by A2010-10

R44
1 Jan 2011

1 Jan 2011–
8 Mar 2012

A2010-54

amendments by A2010-54

R45
9 Mar 2012

9 Mar 2012–
13 June 2012

A2010-54

expiry of provision (sch 4 s 4.60)

R46
14 June 2012

14 June 2012–
10 Sept 2012

A2012-30

amendments by A2012-30

R47
11 Sept 2012

11 Sept 2012–
21 Nov 2012

A2012-40

amendments by A2012-40

R48
22 Nov 2012

22 Nov 2012–
31 Dec 2012

A2012-40

amendments by A2011-48

R49*
1 Jan 2013

1 Jan 2013–
6 Nov 2013

A2012-48

amendments by A2012-48

R50
7 Nov 2013

never effective

A2013-39

(never effective)

amendments by A2013-39

R50 (RI)
24 Feb 2014

7 Nov 2013–
24 Nov 2013

A2013-39

(never effective)

reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39

R51
25 Nov 2013

never effective

A2013-44

amendments by A2013-44

R51 (RI No 2)
13 May 2014

25 Nov 2013–
20 Apr 2015

A2013-44

reissue because of High Court decision in relation to A2013-39

further reissue for retrospective amendment made by
A2014-17

R52
21 Apr 2015

21 Apr 2015–
13 Oct 2015

A2015-10

amendments by A2015-10

R53
14 Oct 2015

14 Oct 2015–
9 Dec 2015

A2015-33

amendments by A2015-33

R54
10 Dec 2015

10 Dec 2015–
1 Mar 2016

A2015-52

amendments by A2015-52

R55
2 Mar 2016

2 Mar 2016–
31 Mar 2016

A2016-11

amendments by A2016-11

R56
1 Apr 2016

1 Apr 2016–
26 Apr 2016

A2016-13

amendments by A2016-13

R57
27 Apr 2016

27 Apr 2016–
28 June 2016

A2016-18

amendments by A2016-18

R58
29 June 2016

29 June 2016–
29 June 2016

A2016-37

amendments by A2016-37

R59
30 June 2016

30 June 2016–
30 June 2016

A2016-37

expiry of transitional provisions (ch 17)

R60
1 July 2016

1 July 2016–
25 Aug 2016

A2016-37

amendments by A2016-12

R61
26 Aug 2016

26 Aug 2016–
8 Mar 2017

A2016-53

amendments by A2016-53

R62
9 Mar 2017

9 Mar 2017–
23 May 2017

A2017-4

amendments by A2017-4

R63
24 May 2017

24 May 2017–
14 Aug 2017

A2017-14

amendments by A2017-14

R64
15 Aug 2017

15 Aug 2017–
24 Apr 2018

A2017-21

amendments by A2017-21

R65
25 Apr 2018

25 Apr 2018–
27 Sept 2018

A2018-12

amendments by A2018-12

R66
28 Sept 2018

28 Sept 2018–
21 Nov 2018

A2018-38

amendments by A2018-38

R67
22 Nov 2018

22 Nov 2018–
31 Jan 2020

A2018-42

amendments by A2018-42

R68
1 Feb 2020

1 Feb 2020–
25 Feb 2021

A2019-12

amendments by A2019-12

R69
26 Feb 2021

26 Feb 2021–
30 June 2021

A2021-3

amendments by A2021-3

R70
1 July 2021

1 July 2021–
9 Dec 2022

A2021-15

amendments by A2021-15

6     Expired transitional or validating provisions

This Act may be affected by transitional or validating provisions that have expired. The expiry does not affect any continuing operation of the provisions (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 88 (1)).

Expired provisions are removed from the republished law when the expiry takes effect and are listed in the amendment history using the abbreviation ‘exp' followed by the date of the expiry.

To find the expired provisions see the version of this Act before the expiry took effect. The ACT legislation register has point-in-time versions of this Act.

7     Renumbered provisions

This Act was renumbered under the Legislation Act 2001

, in R9 (see Civil Law (Wrongs) Amendment Act 2003 (No 2)

A2003-35 s 55). Details of renumbered provisions are shown in endnote 4 (Amendment history). For a table showing the renumbered provisions, see R20.





















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Republication No 71

Effective: 10 December 2022

Republication date: 10 December 2022

Last amendment made by A2022-21




About this republication

The republished law

This is a republication of the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002

(including any amendment made under the Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 (Editorial changes)) as in force on 10 December 2022

. It also includes any commencement, amendment, repeal or expiry affecting this republished law to 10 December 2022

.

The legislation history and amendment history of the republished law are set out in endnotes 3 and 4.

Kinds of republications

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office prepares 2 kinds of republications of ACT laws (see the ACT legislation register at www.legislation.act.gov.au

):

              • authorised republications to which the Legislation Act 2001

applies

              • unauthorised republications.

The status of this republication appears on the bottom of each page.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2001

, part 11.3 authorises the Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial amendments and other changes of a formal nature when preparing a law for republication. Editorial changes do not change the effect of the law, but have effect as if they had been made by an Act commencing on the republication date (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 115 and s 117). The changes are made if the Parliamentary Counsel considers they are desirable to bring the law into line, or more closely into line, with current legislative drafting practice.

This republication does not include amendments made under part 11.3 (see endnote 1).

Uncommenced provisions and amendments

If a provision of the republished law has not commenced, the symbol  U  appears immediately before the provision heading. Any uncommenced amendments that affect this republished law are accessible on the ACT legislation register (www.legislation.act.gov.au

). For more information, see the home page for this law on the register.

Modifications

If a provision of the republished law is affected by a current modification, the symbol  M  appears immediately before the provision heading. The text of the modifying provision appears in the endnotes. For the legal status of modifications, see the Legislation Act 2001

, section 95.

Penalties

At the republication date, the value of a penalty unit for an offence against this law is $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation (see Legislation Act 2001

, s 133).

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Part 4.2Limitation of liability203

Part 4.3Compulsory insurance221

Part 4.4Risk management223

Part 4.5Complaints and disciplinary matters225

Part 4.6Professional standards council226

Part 4.7Miscellaneous—sch 4235

Endnotes251

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