Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018

An action for compensation for damage to which this Part applies may only be brought:

within one year after the day on which the damage occurred; or

if, when the damage occurred, the person bringing the action did not know that it had occurred—within one year after the day on which the person:

became aware of the damage; or

would have become aware of the damage, if the person had exercised due diligence.

If, in accordance with the Liability Convention or otherwise under international law:

a foreign country has presented a claim against Australia for compensation for damage caused by a space object to which an Australian launch permit, overseas payload permit, return authorisation or authorisation certificate relates; or

such a claim made by a foreign country has been settled;