25Definitions

25 Definitions In this Part unless inconsistent with the context or subject-matter— S. 25 def. of *court* substituted by No. 26/2023 s. 71. ***court*** includes VCAT and an arbitrator and, in relation to any claim, means VCAT, the court or the arbitrator by or before which the claim falls to be determined; ***damage*** includes loss of life and personal injury; ***dependant*** means any person for whose benefit an action could be brought under Part III of this Act; S. 25 def. of *employer* and *worker* repealed by No. 10191 s. 276. S. 25 def. of *fault* repealed by No. 75/2000 s. 4. S. 25 def. of *wrong* inserted by No. 75/2000 s. 4. ***wrong*** means an act or omission that— (a) gives rise to a liability in tort in respect of which a defence of contributory negligence is available at common law; or (b) amounts to a breach of a contractual duty of care that is concurrent and co‑extensive with a duty of care in tort. No. 5594 s. 3.