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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—
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> > > (a) the person has commenced proceedings or made an application or complaint in relation to the same conduct under an anti-discrimination law, and
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> > > (b) the proceedings, application or complaint has not been withdrawn or failed for want of jurisdiction.
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> > (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.
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> **s 144I:** Ins 2025 No 42, Sch 1\[9\].