A man's six-year wait to claim compensation after a crash has meant he ultimately missed out, after the state tribunal sided with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB).

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In a decision published by the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (TASCAT) , senior tribunal member Samuel Thompson said the body had no power to grant an extension of time, calling the application "misconceived".

The Motor Accidents Insurance Board building in Launceston. Picture by Joe Colbrook

The crash happened on January 31, 2019 when the man swerved to avo

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