726
CurrentApplication of new ss 578 and 579 to existing offences
Chapter 33Transitional provisions for Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation (National Injury Insurance Scheme) Amendment Act 2016
726 Application of new ss 578 and 579 to existing offences
(1)
New sections 578 and 579 apply to a proceeding for an offence committed before the commencement if a proceeding for the offence has not been finally dealt with before the commencement.
(2)
If a proceeding for the offence has started, but has not been finally dealt with, before the commencement, the proceeding may be continued if it was started—
(a)
by a person who may start the proceeding under new section 578 or 579; and
(b)
within the period within which the person may bring a proceeding for the offence under new section 578 or 579.
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