(1) This section applies if an Internet service provider has contravened, or is contravening, an online provider rule. (2) The ABA may give the provider a written direction requiring the provider to take specified action directed towards ensuring that the provider does not contravene the rule, or is unlikely to contravene the rule, in the future. (3) The following are examples of the kinds of direction that may be given to an Internet service provider under subsection (2):

(a)

a direction that the provider implement effective administrative systems for monitoring compliance with an online provider rule;

(b)

a direction that the provider implement a system designed to give the provider's employees, agents and contractors a reasonable knowledge and understanding of the requirements of an online provider rule, in so far as those requirements affect the employees, agents or contractors concerned.

(4) A person is guilty of an offence if:

(a)

the person is subject to a direction under subsection (2); and

(b)

the person engages in conduct; and

(c)

the person's conduct contravenes the direction.

Penalty for contravention of this subsection: 50 penalty units.

Note: See also section 57.