Section 4.13 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Maximum of amount of damages for non-economic loss

(cf s 134 MACA)
(1) The maximum amount of damages that may be awarded for non-economic loss is $521,000.
(2) If that amount is adjusted by the operation of section 4.22 (Indexation of maximum for non-economic loss damages), the applicable maximum amount is the amount as at the date the award is made.

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 4.10 — Economic loss reduction
s 4.11 — No damages for non-economic loss unless permanent impairment greater than impairment threshold
s 4.12 — Assessment of permanent impairment required if dispute over impairment threshold
s 4.14 — Publication of information to assist determination of non-economic loss
s 4.15 — Mitigation of damages
s 4.16 — Payment of interest

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