56BExclusion of liability of State and others

56B Exclusion of liability of State and others

56B Exclusion of liability of State and others

(1) This section applies to civil proceedings for damages or other compensation brought against the State, or an authority of the State, to the extent the claim is based on alleged—

(a) negligence, or

(b) defamation, or

(c) breach of duty, including a statutory duty.

(2) Damages or other compensation is not payable in civil proceedings to which this section applies for damage or harm arising from the exercise in good faith of, or failure in good faith to exercise, a function under this Act.

(3) This section does not affect an entitlement to compensation expressly conferred by this Act.

s 56B: Ins 2025 No 51, Sch 1[23].