LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 427 Fines—Australian legal practitioners
LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 427
Fines—Australian legal practitioners(1) The maximum amount that can be imposed by way of fine under section 425 (5) (a) is—
(a) for a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct that does not amount to professional misconduct—$10 000; and
(b) for a finding of professional misconduct—$75 000; and
(c) for a finding of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct not amounting to professional misconduct—$75 000.
(2) A fine is payable to the relevant council in the way and within the reasonable period required by the relevant council.
(3) If an amount is received by a council as complete or partial payment of a fine imposed under this section, the council must pay the amount into a statutory interest account.