Definitions
In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears: applicable percentage has the meaning given by subsection 87Q(2). average weekly earnings has the meaning given by section 87V. capable parent or guardian, of a minor, means a person who is a parent or guardian of the minor, and who is not under a disability. date of discoverability has the meaning given by section 87G. gratuitous attendant care services has the meaning given by subsection 87W(5). incapacitated person means a person who is incapable of, or substantially impeded in, the management of his or her affairs in relation to a proceeding under this Act because of: (a) any disease, or any impairment of his or her mental condition; or (b) restraint of his or her person, lawful or unlawful, including detention or custody under a law of a State or Territory relating to mental health; or (c) war or warlike operations, or circumstances arising out of war or warlike operations. index number has the meaning given by section 87N. long‑stop period has the meaning given by section 87H. maximum amount of damages for non‑economic loss has the meaning given by section 87M. minor means a person under 18. most extreme case has the meaning given by subsection 87P(2). non‑economic loss means any one or more of the following: (a) pain and suffering; (b) loss of amenities of life; (c) loss of expectation of life; (d) disfigurement. personal injury damages means damages or compensation for loss or damage that is, or results from, the death of or personal injury to a person. plaintiff, in relation to a proceeding, means: (a) if the proceeding is a proceeding that the Commission commences under paragraph 87(1A)(b), or under section 149 or paragraph 237(1)(b) of the Australian Consumer Law—a person on whose behalf the Commission commences the proceeding; or (aa) if the proceeding is a proceeding that the Director of Public Prosecutions commences under paragraph 87(1A)(ba)—a person on whose behalf the Director of Public Prosecutions commences the proceeding; or (b) in any other case—the person by whom the proceeding is brought (however described). proceeding to which this Part applies means a proceeding referred to in section 87E. quarter means a period of 3 months ending on 31 March, 30 June, 30 September or 31 December. smoking has the same meaning as in the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023. tobacco product has the same meaning as in the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023.
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