s 90
In forceSeafarer not to be wrongfully left behind
Chapter 2Seafarers
Part 7General matters relating to seafarers of regulated Australian vessels and foreign vessels
90 Seafarer not to be wrongfully left behind
(1)
A person must not:
(a)
force onshore and leave behind at a place (whether within Australia or outside Australia) a seafarer of a regulated Australian vessel or a foreign vessel; or
(b)
otherwise cause such a seafarer to be left behind at such a place, either onshore or at sea.
Fault‑based offence
(2)
A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months or 60 penalty units, or both.
Civil penalty
(3)
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1).
Civil penalty: 600 penalty units.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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