Australia, Aug. 11 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on July 11:
1. These proceedings are brought under the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW) (MAIA). On 2 July 2024 the Personal Injury Commission decided that the claim by the Plaintiff was not suitable for assessment and was exempt under s 7.34(1)(b) of the MAIA, presumably due to complexity and the fact that the insurer denied liability.
2. By operation of s 3B(1)(e1) of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA), Divisions 1 to 4 and 8 of Part 1A apply to claims brought under the MAIA. Those provisions relate to negligence and contributory negligence.
3. The following provisions relate to these proceedings:
Division 1 Preliminary
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