Prohibition of multiple actions
115 Prohibition of multiple actions
A person cannot—
commence a proceeding under Division 3 of this Part if the person has commenced a proceeding or made an application or complaint in relation to the same matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State and that proceeding, application or complaint has not been withdrawn; or
recover any compensation under Division 3 of this Part if the person has received compensation for the matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State; or
commence or continue an application under Division 3 of this Part if the person has failed in a proceeding, application or complaint in relation to the same matter under a law of the
Commonwealth or a State, other than a proceeding, application or complaint relating to workers' compensation.
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