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Industrial Relations Act 1996
400NCriminal proceedings during civil proceedings
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#### 400N Criminal proceedings during civil proceedings
400N Criminal proceedings during civil proceedings
> > (1) Civil penalty proceedings are stayed if criminal proceedings are started or have already started against the person for a corresponding offence.
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> > (2) The civil penalty proceedings may be resumed if the person is not convicted, otherwise the proceedings are dismissed.
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> > (3) This section does not prevent the commencement of civil penalty proceedings.
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> **s 400N:** Ins 2025 No 42, Sch 1\[28\].