(1) The State of Victoria is liable for any loss or damage sustained by any person in a participating State that is caused by an act or omission of a prisoner or an escort officer while in the participating State under, or for the purposes of, a permit.
(2) Nothing in this section affects any right of action the State of Victoria may have against the prisoner or escort officer for the damage or loss.
Pt 8B (Heading and ss 84F–84P) inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 3.
Part 8B—Prison industries
Division 1—Prison industry sites and prison industries
S. 84F inserted by No. 45/1996 s. 3.