64Compensation

64 Compensation (1) A person may claim reasonable compensation from the Territory if the person suffers loss or expense because of the exercise, or purported exercise of a function under this part by an inspector or a person assisting an inspector. (2) Compensation may be claimed and ordered in a proceeding for— (a) compensation brought in a court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) an offence against the gas safety legislation brought against the person making the claim for compensation. (3) A court may order the payment of reasonable compensation for the loss or expense only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case. (4) The regulations may prescribe matters that may, must or must not be taken into account by the court in considering whether it is just to make the order.

Notification and review of decisions Part 6A Section 64A R23 23/02/26 Gas Safety Act 2000 Effective: 23/02/26 page 47 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au