Industrial Relations Act 1996
144IMultiple actions under anti-discrimination laws not permitted
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144I Multiple actions under anti-discrimination laws not permitted
144I Multiple actions under anti-discrimination laws not permitted
(1) A person must not apply for a stop bullying order if—
(a) the person has commenced proceedings or made an application or complaint in relation to the same conduct under an anti-discrimination law, and
(b) the proceedings, application or complaint has not been withdrawn or failed for want of jurisdiction.
(2) A person must not recover compensation under a stop bullying order if the person has received compensation for the matter under an anti-discrimination law.
s 144I: Ins 2025 No 42, Sch 1[9].