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Act index » Part 4 - Orders in addition to sentence » Division 2 - Compensation Subdivision (1)—Compensation for pain and suffering etc.
85A Definitions
(1)In this Subdivision—but does not include injury arising from loss of or damage to property;
S. 85A(1) def. of sexual offence repealed by No. 47/2016 s. 41(2)(b).
compensation order means an order under section 85B(1);
injury means—
(a)actual physical bodily harm; or
(b)mental illness or disorder or an exacerbation of a mental illness or disorder, whether or not flowing from nervous shock; or
(c)pregnancy; or
(d)grief, distress or trauma or other significant adverse effect; or
(e)any combination of matters referred to in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) arising from an offence—
medical expenses includes dental, optometry, physiotherapy, psychology treatment, hospital and ambulance expenses.
S. 85A(1) def. of medical expenses amended by No. 47/2016 s. 41(2)(a).
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(2)References in this Subdivision to the victim of an offence must be construed having regard to the definition of injury in subsection (1).