WHAT HAPPENS WHERE A NEW SOUTH WALES VEHICLE INCURS COMMON LAW LIABILITY IN ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN JURISDICTION?
The owner and/or driver of a motor vehicle or other form of transport registered in New South Wales is indemnified for any liability for death or bodily injury arising under the law of any other State or Territory. 23. IN WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES IS COMPENSATION NOT PAYABLE UNDER THE TRANSPORT ACCIDENTS SCHEME? Compensation under the Scheme is not payable: • for intentionally self-inflicted death or bodily injury; • for death or bodily injury sustained by a person while committing a serious crime of violence; or • while a person is in prison. Where a transport accident victim has been guilty of a driving offence, it is appropriate that punishment be inflicted through the criminal justice system, rather than simply by withholding benefits. That punishment could include removing some benefits under the Scheme from the offender. 24. HOW IS THE SCHEME ADMINISTERED? Principles of Administration The quality of administration of the Scheme is of fundamental importance in attaining the objectives of
