Proceedings for offences
46 Proceedings for offences
A prosecution for a charge of an offence against this Act must be by way of summary proceedings before an industrial magistrate.
A prosecution for an offence against this Act must be commenced within the later of the following—
1 year after the offence is committed;
6 months after the commission of the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the commission of the offence.
The Industrial Relations Act 2016 and the rules made under that Act apply, with necessary changes, in relation to a proceeding before an industrial magistrate for a charge of an offence against this Act.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
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