OHS inspections—obstructing or hindering NOPSEMA inspector
54 OHS inspections—obstructing or hindering NOPSEMA inspector
95 Paragraph 54(1)(b) of Schedule 3
Repeal the paragraph, substitute:
the conduct obstructs or hinders a NOPSEMA inspector in the exercise of the inspector’s powers under clause 50 or 51.
96 Subclause 54(1) of Schedule 3 (penalty)
Omit “50 penalty units”, substitute “60 penalty units”.
97 After subclause 54(1) of Schedule 3
Insert:
A person is liable for a civil penalty if the person obstructs or hinders a NOPSEMA inspector in the exercise of the inspector’s powers under clause 50 or 51.
Civil penalty: 135 penalty units.
98 Subclause 54(2) of Schedule 3
After “Subclause (1)”, insert “or (1A)”.
99 Subclause 54(2) of Schedule 3 (note 1)
Repeal the note, substitute:
In proceedings for an offence against subclause (1), the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subclause (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. The same applies in proceedings for a civil penalty under subclause (1A).
100 Subclause 73(3) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalty)
Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.
101 Subclauses 74(5) and (7) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalties)
Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.
102 At the end of clause 83 of Schedule 3
Add:
Civil penalty
A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes a requirement under subclause (1).
Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.
103 Subclause 86(1) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalty)
Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.
104 Clause 87 of Schedule 3 (after the heading)
Insert:
Offence
105 Clause 87 of Schedule 3
Before “A person”, substitute “(1)”.
106 At the end of clause 87 of Schedule 3
Add:
Civil penalty
A person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) is liable to a civil penalty if the person engages in the conduct mentioned in paragraph (1)(b).
Civil penalty: 350 penalty units.
107 Subclause 88(2) of Schedule 3 (penalty)
Omit “250 penalty units”, substitute “600 penalty units”.
Part 2—Civil penalty enforcement
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
108 At the end of Part 6.5
Add:
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