Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

TRADE PRACTICES ACT 1974 - SECT 75AD

                   If:

                     (a)  a corporation, in trade or commerce, supplies goods manufactured by it; and

                     (b)  they have a defect; and

                     (c)  because of the defect, an individual suffers injuries;

then:

                     (d)  the corporation is liable to compensate the individual for the amount of the individual's loss suffered as a result of the injuries; and

                     (e)  the individual may recover that amount by action against the corporation; and

                      (f)  if the individual dies because of the injuries--a law of a State or Territory about liability in respect of the death of individuals applies as if:

                              (i)  the action were an action under the law of the State or Territory for damages in respect of the injuries; and

                             (ii)  the defect were the corporation's wrongful act, neglect or default.