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Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
157Certain things not protected by pt 11.2
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157 Certain things not protected by pt 11.2
(1) This part does not protect a common carrier from liability under the
common law if the loss of, or damage to, goods or an animal given to
the carrier for transport results from the criminal or fraudulent act of
the carrier or an employee or agent of the carrier.
(2) This part does not protect an employee or agent of a common carrier
from liability under the common law if the loss of, or damage to,
goods or an animal given to the carrier for transport results from the
employee’s or agent’s personal neglect or misconduct.
Division 11.2.3 Liability of common carriers for certain goods worth more than $20