54OHS inspections—obstructing or hindering NOPSEMA inspector

54 OHS inspections—obstructing or hindering NOPSEMA inspector

95 Paragraph 54(1)(b) of Schedule 3

Repeal the paragraph, substitute:

(b) the conduct obstructs or hinders a NOPSEMA inspector in the exercise of the inspector’s powers under clause 50 or 51.

96 Subclause 54(1) of Schedule 3 (penalty)

Omit “50 penalty units”, substitute “60 penalty units”.

97 After subclause 54(1) of Schedule 3

Insert:

(1A) A person is liable for a civil penalty if the person obstructs or hinders a NOPSEMA inspector in the exercise of the inspector’s powers under clause 50 or 51.

Civil penalty: 135 penalty units.

98 Subclause 54(2) of Schedule 3

After “Subclause (1)”, insert “or (1A)”.

99 Subclause 54(2) of Schedule 3 (note 1)

Repeal the note, substitute:

Note 1: In proceedings for an offence against subclause (1), the defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subclause (2): see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code. The same applies in proceedings for a civil penalty under subclause (1A).

100 Subclause 73(3) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalty)

Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.

101 Subclauses 74(5) and (7) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalties)

Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.

102 At the end of clause 83 of Schedule 3

Add:

Civil penalty (6) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes a requirement under subclause (1).

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

103 Subclause 86(1) of Schedule 3 (at the end of the penalty)

Add “or 60 penalty units, or both”.

104 Clause 87 of Schedule 3 (after the heading)

Insert:

Offence

105 Clause 87 of Schedule 3

Before “A person”, substitute “(1)”.

106 At the end of clause 87 of Schedule 3

Add:

Civil penalty (2) A person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) is liable to a civil penalty if the person engages in the conduct mentioned in paragraph (1)(b).

Civil penalty: 350 penalty units.

107 Subclause 88(2) of Schedule 3 (penalty)

Omit “250 penalty units”, substitute “600 penalty units”.

Part 2—Civil penalty enforcement

Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006

108 At the end of Part 6.5

Add: