Proceedings and civil penalties for alleged contravention
209H Proceedings and civil penalties for alleged contravention
No proceedings may be brought against an insurer, and a civil penalty may not be issued to an insurer, for a contravention or alleged contravention of the Workers Compensation Acts if—
an undertaking under this division is in effect in relation to the contravention, or
an undertaking under this division has been given and completely discharged by the insurer.
The Authority may accept an undertaking in relation to a contravention or alleged contravention before proceedings in relation to the contravention have been finalised.
If the Authority accepts an undertaking before the proceedings are finalised, the Authority must take all reasonable steps to have the proceedings discontinued as soon as possible.
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