Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00604:section:73
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00604
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 73
Character Range: 92985–94046

73  Action for compensation
 (1) An action for compensation for damage to which this Part applies may only be brought:
 (a) within one year after the day on which the damage occurred; or
 (b) if, when the damage occurred, the person bringing the action did not know that it had occurred—within one year after the day on which the person:
 (i) became aware of the damage; or
 (ii) would have become aware of the damage, if the person had exercised due diligence.
 (2) If, in accordance with the Liability Convention or otherwise under international law:
 (a) a foreign country has presented a claim against Australia for compensation for damage caused by a space object to which an Australian launch permit, overseas payload permit, return authorisation or authorisation certificate relates; or
 (b) such a claim made by a foreign country has been settled;
a person who has suffered damage covered by the claim may not commence an action, against the responsible party, seeking compensation for that damage.

Division 4—Compensation claims by foreign countries