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In forceImmunity for panel members
Part 8Panels
Division 2Consideration of submissions
170 Immunity for panel members
(1)
A member of a panel is not personally liable for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith—
(a)
in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this Act or the regulations; or
(b)
in the reasonable belief that the action or omission was in the exercise of the power or the performance of the duty under this Act or the regulations.
(2)
Any liability resulting from an act or omission that would but for subsection (1) attach to a member of a panel, attaches instead to the State.
Regulations
This provision refers to the regulations (the regulations
). Made under this Act:
- Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 · under section 203
- Planning and Environment Interim Regulations 2026 · under section 202
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