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208

(1) A person who: (a) has suffered loss or damage; and (b) is entitled to commence an action for recovery of damages against the Commonwealth as nominal defendant; may before commencing any proceedings, apply to the Minister for compensation. (2) The Minister may admit the claim or a part of the claim. (3) If the Minister admits the claim or any part of the claim, the Commonwealth must pay to the person any damages agreed to or admitted to by the Minister.

37 Section 220 (Application how dealt with)

37.1 Omit ‘fourteen days’ ‘, substitute ‘21 days’ ’.

38 Section 223 (Application to be referred to Commissioner)

38.1 Omit ‘fourteen days’ ‘, substitute ‘21 days’ ’.

Part 41—Transport Co‑ordination Act 1966 (W.A.)(C.K.I.)

1 New section 20A

1.1 After section 20, insert: