14Sanctions for non‑Compliance

14 Sanctions for non‑Compliance

14.1 The Attorney‑General may impose sanctions for non‑compliance with the Directions.

Note: Examples demonstrating the range of sanctions and the manner in which OLSC approaches allegations of a breach of the Directions are set out in the Compliance Strategy for Enforcement of the Legal Services Directions. Complaints alleging a breach of the Directions may be made to OLSC at olsc@ag.gov.au.

14.2 When entering into a contract for legal services, Commonwealth agencies are to include a provision stating that the contract includes appropriate penalties in the event of a breach of the Directions to which the legal services provider has contributed, including the termination of the contract in an appropriate case.