Abstract

Limitation periods for the institution of actions for personal injury prescribe important impediments for the institution of actions by victims of both intentional and non-intentional torts. In Stingel v Clark (2006) 80 ALJR 1339; [2006] HCA 37 the majority of the High Court of Australia interpreted Victoria's statute of limitation provisions in such a way as to extend latitude to victims of intentional torts and those suffering late onset psychiatric injuries. The author argues that the repercussions of the decision are likely to be significant for sexual assault victims and also for the ongoing Melbourne-Voyager cases.

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