Victorian inquiry into Wrongs Act 1958 - VCEC recommendations and government's response

In brief - Victorian government accepts most of VCEC's recommendations for Wrongs Act reforms

The VCEC's inquiry into aspects of the Wrongs Act related to personal injury damages has resulted in eight recommended changes. The Victorian government has indicated that it supports five of these recommendations.

Government commissions VCEC inquiry into Wrongs Act

On 30 May 2013, the Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) was requested by the Treasurer of Victoria to undertake an inquiry into particular aspects of the Wrongs Act 1958 (Vic) relating to personal injury damages, including the restrictions on damages available, the personal injury impairment thresholds, the discount rates which should apply to lump sum damages awards for future economic loss and the limitations on gratuitous care damages.