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Schedule 5Savings, transitional and other provisions
Part 1Provisions consequent on enactment of Limitation (Amendment) Act 1990
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In this Part—
legal professional negligence extends to the breach of any duty of professional care owed by an Australian legal practitioner, whether arising in tort, contract or otherwise.
limitation period means a limitation period fixed by an enactment repealed or omitted by this Act or fixed by or under a provision of this Act (including a repealed or omitted provision of this Act).
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In this Part, a reference to a judgment given extends to a judgment entered, and also to an agreement entered into before and in connection with any such judgment.
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