📜 Fatal Accidents Amendment Bill 2008
Assented toLABill 2749 April 2008
The Fatal Accidents Amendment Bill 2008 amends the Fatal Accidents Act 1959 to ensure that damages awarded to the estate of a victim of asbestos-related disease for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life are not considered when calculating compensation for the victim's dependents under the Fatal Accidents Act 1959.
Impact
Dependents of asbestos disease victims will receive fairer compensation as the inheritance of general damages from the deceased's estate will not reduce their claim under the Fatal Accidents Act. This ensures that dependents are not financially disadvantaged.
Key Changes
["Excludes general damages awarded to the estate of an asbestos victim from being considered when calculating dependents' compensation.", "Applies retrospectively to actions, unless finalised by court judgment or agreement before the commencement day.", "Repeals Section 10 of the Fatal Accidents Act 1959."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA9 Apr 2008
- LA IntroducedLA9 Apr 2008
- LA Consideration in DetailLA6 May 2008
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA6 May 2008
- LA AmendedLA6 May 2008
- LA Third ReadingLA7 May 2008
- LC Second Reading MovedLC8 May 2008
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC14 May 2008
- LC Third ReadingLC14 May 2008
- Royal Assent19 May 2008
Affected Sectors
healthjustice
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