A sporting club's duty of care to child spectators is not confined to occupier's liability but extends to the risk of sexual abuse by volunteers, and s 28C(2)(a) of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) excludes Part VB (5% discount rate) where the act or omission 'concerned' is sexual assault regardless of whether it is the defendant's act or omission, permitting a 3% discount rate.
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