Limitation Act 1985
16Compensation to relatives
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16 Compensation to relatives An action on a cause of action arising under the Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002, part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death) in relation to an act, neglect or default resulting in death is not maintainable after the end of— (a) the period of 6 years immediately following the relevant wrongful act, neglect or default; or
Periods of limitation and related matters Part 2 General Division 2.2 Section 16A R28 26/11/25 Limitation Act 1985 Effective: 26/11/25 page 7 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au (b) the period of 3 years immediately following the day of death of the person injured by that act, neglect or default; whichever ends later.