Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

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PERSONAL INJURIES (LIABILITIES AND DAMAGES) ACT - SECT 5

Relationship with

5. Relationship with Compensation (Fatal Injuries) Act

(1) This Act does not limit the operation of the Compensation (Fatal Injuries) Act .

(2) If an action is brought under the Compensation (Fatal Injuries) Act in relation to a person's death -

(a) that occurs after the commencement of this Act; and

(b) that is caused by a negligent act,

Part 4 of this Act applies in addition to, and not in derogation of, section 10 of the Compensation (Fatal Injuries) Act in relation to the assessment of damages and the making of orders for the payment of damages.


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