Section 190 — Family Proceedings Act 1980: Related amendments to Domestic Actions Act 1975
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190 Related amendments to Domestic Actions Act 1975 (1) The Domestic Actions Act 1975 is hereby amended by inserting in the Title, after the word “ adultery, ” the words “ for enticement of a spouse, ” . (2) The Domestic Actions Act 1975 is hereby further amended by repealing section 3, and substituting the following section: “ 3 Abolition of action for enticement of a spouse “ (1) No person shall be liable in tort to any other person for inducing the spouse of that other person to leave or remain apart from that other person. “ (2) This section shall have effect in relation to events occurring before as well as after the passing of the Family Proceedings Act 1980 but shall not affect any action commenced before the passing of that Act. ” (3) This section shall come into force on the day on which this Act receives the Governor-General's assent.
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