Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland)
sec.298Proceedings for damages for reprisal
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sec.298 Proceedings for damages for reprisal
A person who takes serious detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure is liable in damages to that person. The damages may be recovered in proceedings as for a tort in any court of competent jurisdiction. Any remedy that may be granted by a court with respect to a tort, including exemplary damages, may be granted by a court in proceedings under this section. The right of a person to bring proceedings for damages does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from the serious detrimental action. (sec.298-ssec.1) A person who takes serious detrimental action against a person in reprisal for a protected disclosure is liable in damages to that person. (sec.298-ssec.2) The damages may be recovered in proceedings as for a tort in any court of competent jurisdiction. (sec.298-ssec.3) Any remedy that may be granted by a court with respect to a tort, including exemplary damages, may be granted by a court in proceedings under this section. (sec.298-ssec.4) The right of a person to bring proceedings for damages does not affect any other right or remedy available to the person arising from the serious detrimental action.