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Industrial Relations Act 1996
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#### 140 Actions in tort to which Part applies
140 Actions in tort to which Part applies
> > (1) This Part applies to an action in tort for an act done or omitted to be done—
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> > > (a) by an industrial organisation of employees, or
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> > > (b) by an official or member of any such organisation,
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> > in contemplation or furtherance of an industrial dispute in which the Commission has jurisdiction.
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> > (2) However, this Part does not apply to—
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> > > (a) an action for the recovery of damages for death or personal injury, or
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> > > (b) an action for the recovery of damages in connection with the destruction of or damage to property, or
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> > > (c) an action for conversion or detinue, or
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> > > (d) an action for defamation, or
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> > > (e) an action in respect of the acts or omissions of an official or member of an industrial organisation when the person is not acting in the capacity of such an official or member, or
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> > > (f) any action prescribed by the regulations.