M Gmail YouTube Maps News Translate Remaining Time: 24 minutes, 34 seconds. Question Completion Status: Which of the following is true about the defence of contributory negligence? It refers to an act of negligence committed by the defendant and must be claimed with an action for voluntary assumption of risk. Where the plaintiff has contributed to his or her loss, damage or injury, the damages awarded under negligence may be reduced proportionately to the negligent actions of that plaintiff. Where a plaintiff contributes to more than 50% of the loss or damage they suffer, the defendant will not be liable for that loss or damage. A defendant can no longer avoid liability for negligence by bringing evidence of the negligence of the plaintiff. QUESTION 2 10 points Say The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900 is a law made by the Parliament of: The United Kingdom New South Wales The Commonwealth of Australia van Diemen's Land