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299 Simplified outline—Chapter 11
(2) Part 11.2 provides for the acceptance by the Authority of enforceable undertakings.
(3) Part 11.3 provides for the issue of infringement notices under this Act.
(4) Part 11.4 details civil remedies that are available to the Authority and eligible persons.
(5) Part 11.5 provides for the Authority to apply to the Court for a civil penalty order in relation to contravention of a civil penalty provision.
(6) Part 11.6 details the powers of Courts under this Act including the power to make various sentencing orders.
(7) Part 11.7 sets out evidentiary and related enforcement provisions.
(8) Part 11.8 provides for the liability of officers of corporations and the liability of corporations in relation to the conduct of its employees, agents or officers.
(9) Part 11.9 sets out a general defence that applies to offences against, and contraventions of, provisions throughout this Act.
Pt 11.2 (Heading and ss 300–306) inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).
Part 11.2—Enforceable undertakings
S. 300 inserted by No. 39/2018 s. 7 (as amended by Nos 27/2019 ss 12−30, 3/2020 ss 42–44, 47/2020 s. 26).