Section 152(2) of the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW), which provides that 'the rules of court concerning offers of compromise apply' to motor accident proceedings, does not impliedly exclude the court's power to have regard to Calderbank offers when determining costs. Calderbank offers remain available as a basis for indemnity costs orders in motor accident proceedings where no claims assessment has been obtained.
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