Section 2.9 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Risks not insured under third-party policies

(cf s 15 MACA)
A third-party policy does not extend to insure the owner or driver of a motor vehicle against—
(a) a liability to pay compensation under the Workers Compensation Acts (or any corresponding law of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth) to a worker employed by the owner or driver, or
(b) a liability which may be incurred by the owner or driver under an agreement unless the liability is one which would have arisen in the absence of the agreement.

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 2.6 — Evidence of insurance in respect of motor vehicle
s 2.7 — Commencement and duration of third-party policy
s 2.8 — Cancellation of third-party policies
s 2.10 — Exclusion of acts of terrorism from insurance coverage
s 2.11 — Indemnification of insured persons
s 2.12 — Liability of licensed insurers and insured persons where correct insurance premiums not paid

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