Interpretation
53 Interpretation
In this Division:
commencement means the commencement of the Limitation
Amendment (Child Abuse) Act 2017.
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limitation period means a limitation period fixed by an Act repealed by this Act or fixed by or under a provision of this Act (including a repealed provision of this Act).
In this Division, a reference to a judgment given includes a judgment entered, and also extends to an agreement entered into in relation to settlement of a matter of damages for personal injury to a person arising from child abuse of the person.
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