WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 732 Criminal proceedings during civil proceedings

This legislation has been repealed.

WORKPLACE RELATIONS ACT 1996 - SECT 732

             (1)  Proceedings for an order under a civil remedy provision requiring a person to pay a pecuniary penalty are stayed if:

                     (a)  criminal proceedings are started or have already been started against the person for an offence; and

                     (b)  the offence is constituted by conduct that is substantially the same as the conduct in relation to which the order would be made.

             (2)  The proceedings for the order may be resumed if the person is not convicted of the offence. Otherwise, the proceedings for the order are dismissed.