Section 6J — Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)

In this Division—
associated trust—see section 6N(3).
child abuse proceedings means proceedings for a civil claim arising from abuse (including sexual abuse) against a child, whether arising under this Part or the common law.
entity includes the trustees of a trust.
legal personality, in respect of an organisation, means the organisation is incorporated and capable of being sued and found liable.
management member of an unincorporated organisation means—
(a) a member of any management committee of the organisation, or
(b) if the organisation does not have a management committee, a person who is concerned with, or takes part in, the management of the organisation, regardless of the person’s title or position.
suitable proper defendant—see section 6M.
unincorporated organisation means an organisation that is not incorporated.

Related sections

• s 6G — Employees include persons exercising functions akin to employees
• s 6H — Organisations vicariously liable for child abuse perpetrated by employees
• s 6I — Objects of Division
• s 6K — Child abuse proceedings may be commenced against unincorporated organisation
• s 6L — Unincorporated organisation may appoint proper defendant
• s 6M — Entities suitable to be appointed as proper defendant

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