283Compensation

283 Compensation

(1) A person may claim compensation from the Commission if the person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under this Act by an authorised officer or an investigator.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), compensation may be claimed for loss or expense incurred as a result of complying with a requirement made of the person under this Act.

(3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed.

(4) A court may order compensation to be paid if it is satisfied that it is fair to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.

Division 3—Provisions relating to persons exercising functions under Act