Queensland Consolidated Acts

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 14

If a court considers--

(a) that it is appropriate--

(i) to make an order for compensation (whether under this or another Act); and

(ii) to impose a fine or make another order for payment of an amount of money; and

(b) that the offender can not pay both the compensation and the fine or amount;

the court must give preference to making an order for compensation, but may also impose a sentence other than that of imprisonment.