Section 3.5 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

(1) In this Division—
first entitlement period, in respect of an injury resulting from a motor accident, means the period of 13 weeks that starts on the day after the day of the motor accident.
maximum weekly statutory benefits amount—see section 3.9.
minimum weekly statutory benefits amount—see section 3.10.
second entitlement period, in respect of an injury resulting from a motor accident, means the period of 65 weeks that starts on the day after the end of the first entitlement period.
(2) Words and expressions in this Division that are defined in Schedule 1 have the meanings provided by that Schedule. The regulations may amend Schedule 1.

Related sections

• s 3.2 — Statutory benefits payable by relevant insurer
• s 3.3 — Determination of relevant insurer
• s 3.4 — Statutory benefits for funeral expenses
• s 3.6 — Weekly payments during first entitlement period (first 13 weeks after motor accident)
• s 3.7 — Weekly payments during second entitlement period (weeks 14–78 after motor accident)
• s 3.8 — Weekly payments after second entitlement period (after week 78)

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