Section 6.23 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Restrictions on settlement of claim for damages

(1)
(2) A claim for damages cannot be settled unless—
(a) the claimant is represented in respect of the claim by an Australian legal practitioner, or
(b) the proposed settlement is approved by the Commission.
(3) The Commission is not to approve the settlement of a claim unless satisfied that the settlement complies with any applicable requirements of or made under this Act or the Motor Accident Guidelines.

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 6.20 — Duty of insurer with respect to admission or denial of liability in claim for damages
s 6.21 — Costs penalty for unreasonable denial of liability
s 6.22 — Duty of insurer to make offer of settlement on claim for damages
s 6.24 — Duty of claimant to co-operate with other party
s 6.25 — Duty of claimant to provide relevant particulars of claim for damages
s 6.26 — Consequences of failure to provide relevant particulars of claim for damages

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