Australian Capital Territory Current Acts Australian Capital Territory Current Acts(1) This section applies if goods mentioned in schedule 2 that are contained in a parcel or package and worth more than $20 ( schedule 2 packaged goods ) are given to a common carrier for transport.
(2) The common carrier is not liable for more than $20 for the loss of, or damage to, the goods.
(3) However, subsection (2) does not apply if—
(a) at or before the time the goods are given to the carrier for transport, the person giving the goods declares the nature and value of the goods in the parcel or package; and
(b) the person giving the goods pays, or agrees to pay, any increased charge mentioned in section 160 (1) that is asked for by the carrier for the transport of the goods; and
(c) the carrier receives the goods for transport.