Section 1.8 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Application of Act to motor accidents occurring after commencement of Act

This Act does not apply to or in respect of a motor accident occurring before the commencement of this Act.

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 9 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 1.5 — Meaning of “owner” of a motor vehicle
s 1.6 — Meaning of “threshold injury”
s 1.7 — Determination of threshold degree of permanent impairment of injured person who suffers both physical and psychological/psychiatric injuries
s 1.9 — General restrictions on application of Act
s 1.10 — Restrictions on application of Act—accident must be insured or work accident
s 1.10A — Liability of Nominal Defendant

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