Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) Not more than 1 proceeding under the href="http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2002-40" title="A2002-40">Civil Law (Wrongs) Act 2002
, part 3.1 (Wrongful act or omission causing death) may be started against a person in relation to a death.
(2) The proceeding must be started by the deceased person's personal representative for the benefit of the members of the person's family (the beneficiaries ) who suffered damage or loss because of the death.
(3) However, if the proceeding has not been started by the personal representative at the end of 6 months after the day of the death, any 1 or more of the beneficiaries may start the proceeding.
(4) The proceeding mentioned in subrule (3) must be for the benefit of the same people and subject to the same provisions and procedures (with any necessary changes) as if it were started by the deceased person's personal representative for the benefit of the beneficiaries.