WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 168 Identity cards

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 168

             (1)  The Workplace Ombudsman may issue to an inspector an identity card in a form approved by the Workplace Ombudsman.

             (2)  An inspector must carry the identity card at all times when exercising powers or performing functions as an inspector.

             (3)  A person commits an offence if:

                     (a)  the person ceases to be a workplace inspector; and

                     (b)  the person does not return the person's identity card to the Workplace Ombudsman within 14 days of so ceasing.

Penalty:  1 penalty unit.

             (4)  Subsection (3) is an offence of strict liability.

Note:          For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .