A claims assessor under the Motor Accidents Compensation Act 1999 (NSW) may award a buffer for future economic loss without explaining why a particular quantum was chosen, provided the minimum factual assumptions required by s 126 are stated. The obligation on an assessor to provide reasons is lesser than that imposed on courts. Where the main provider of gratuitous domestic assistance is not a family member, no finding is required that future assistance will be obtained commercially before awarding future domestic assistance at commercial rates. Hypothetical future events in damages assessments need not be established on the balance of probabilities.
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