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Mental Health and Related Services Act 1998

164Immunity from suit

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164 Immunity from suit No proceedings, civil or criminal, may be commenced or continued against a person for anything done in good faith and with reasonable care by the person in reliance on any authority or document apparently given or made in accordance with this Act.

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