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📜 Highways (Liability for Straying Animals) Amendment Bill 2016

Assented toLCBill 1817 April 2016

This Bill amends the Highways (Liability for Straying Animals) Act 1983 to set a maximum limit on damages that can be recovered in negligence claims for damage caused by animals straying onto highways. It also empowers the Governor to make regulations and requires the Minister to publish the maximum damages amount each financial year.

Impact

This bill affects individuals and businesses who may be involved in accidents caused by straying animals on highways, as well as landowners responsible for animals. It limits the financial liability of those responsible for straying animals and provides clarity on the maximum damages recoverable.

Key Changes

["Introduces a maximum limit on damages recoverable for negligence claims involving straying animals on highways.", "Empowers the Governor to make regulations related to the maximum damages amount.", "Requires the Minister to publish the maximum damages amount annually."]