A 30% contingency discount for future economic loss is excessive where the evidence shows only a temporary industry downturn and the plaintiff is a young, capable tradesman with no difficulty obtaining work. The standard range in Western Australia is 2-6%, with 15% being a very heavy discount sufficient for most cases. Legislatively prescribed future superannuation contribution rates that have already been enacted must be applied in calculating future loss of superannuation benefits, even though they have not yet taken effect.
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