306A
CurrentProvisions not to apply to particular injuries
Chapter 5Access to damages
Part 9Assessment of damages
Division 1Interpretation
306A Provisions not to apply to particular injuries
(1)
The provisions of this part other than division 2, division 3, subdivision 1 and division 4 do not apply in relation to deciding awards of damages for injury if the injury resulting from the breach of duty is or includes—
(a)
an injury that is a dust-related condition; or
(b)
an injury resulting from smoking or other use of tobacco products or exposure to tobacco smoke.
(2)
To remove any doubt, it is declared that a breach of duty mentioned in subsection (1) includes a breach of duty giving rise to a dependency claim.
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