Emergencies Act 2004
169Compensation—emergencies
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169 Compensation—emergencies (1) A person who suffers loss because of an act or omission of an emergency controller under section 150C (Emergency powers of emergency controller) is entitled to be paid reasonable compensation by the Territory for the loss. (2) Compensation is not payable to a person for a loss to the extent— (a) of any amount recovered or recoverable by the person under a policy of insurance; or (b) that the conduct of the person contributed to the loss. (3) Compensation is not payable to a person for a loss if the loss would have arisen despite the act or omission of the emergency controller. (4) The person may apply, in writing, to the Minister for compensation. (5) The application must state particulars of the loss, the amount claimed and the basis for the amount claimed.