Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
169Who is entitled to death benefits?
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169 Who is entitled to death benefits? (1) A dependant of a person who died as a result of a motor accident is entitled to death benefits in relation to the person’s death. Note Person who died as a result of a motor accident—see s 36. (a) section 46 (Entitlement limited—injuries self-inflicted); (b) section 49 (No entitlement—act of terrorism); (c) section 170 (No entitlement to death benefits—death of foreign national outside Australia); (d) section 171 (No entitlement to death benefits—conduct making up offence); (e) section 172 (No entitlement to death benefits—quality of life benefits or damages already paid); (f) section 173 (No entitlement to death benefits—death benefits paid under workers compensation scheme).