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Sentencing Act 1991
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85A Definitions
(1) In this Subdivision—
***compensation order*** means an order under section 85B(1);
***injury*** means—
(a) actual physical bodily harm; or
(b) mental illness or disorder or an exacerbation of a mental illness or disorder, whether or not flowing from nervous shock; or
(c) pregnancy; or
(d) grief, distress or trauma or other significant adverse effect; or
(e) any combination of matters referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) arising from an offence—
but does not include injury arising from loss of or damage to property;
S. 85A(1) def. of *medical expenses* amended by No. 47/2016 s. 41(2)(a).
***medical expenses*** includes dental, optometry, physiotherapy, psychology treatment, hospital and ambulance expenses.
S. 85A(1) def. of *sexual offence* repealed by No. 47/2016 s. 41(2)(b).
(2) References in this Subdivision to the victim of an offence must be construed having regard to the definition of ***injury*** in subsection (1).
S. 85B