Person not to be penalised for making a complaint, providing information
132ZA Person not to be penalised for making a complaint, providing information
A person must not, by threat or intimidation, persuade or attempt to persuade another person—
not to make a complaint to the Commissioner or not to continue discussion with or any proceeding before the Commissioner; or
not to provide information about allegations of abuse or neglect to the Commissioner; or
not to provide any other information to the Commissioner for the purposes of this Part.
Penalty: 120 penalty units, in the case of a natural person;
600 penalty units, in the case of a body corporate.
A person must not dismiss or refuse to employ another person or subject another person to any detriment, because the other person—
intends to make a complaint, or has made a complaint, to the Commissioner; or
intends to take part in, is taking part in, or has taken part in, discussions with or proceedings before the Commissioner; or
intends to or provides information about allegations of abuse or neglect to the Commissioner; or
intends to or provides any other information to the Commissioner for the purposes of this Part.
Penalty: 120 penalty units, in the case of a natural person;
600 penalty units, in the case of a body corporate.
Subdivision 6—Disclosure of information
S. 132ZB inserted by No. 33/2017 s. 29.
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