Section 151G — Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW)

Only damages for past and future loss of earnings may be awarded

(1) The only damages that may be awarded are—
(a) damages for past economic loss due to loss of earnings, and
(b) damages for future economic loss due to the deprivation or impairment of earning capacity.
(2) This section does not apply to an award of damages in an action under the Compensation to Relatives Act 1897.

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Related sections

s 151DA — Time not to run for commencement of proceedings in certain cases
s 151E — Application—modified common law damages
s 151F — General regulation of court awards
s 151H — No damages unless permanent impairment of at least 15%
s 151I — Calculation of past and future loss of earnings
s 151IA — Retirement age

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