AustralAsia Railway (Third Party Access) Act 1999
Part 5ENFORCEMENT
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PART 5—ENFORCEMENT 42—Injunctive remedies (1) The Supreme Court may grant an injunction— (a) restraining a person from contravening a provision of this Code or a provision of an award; or (b) requiring a person to comply with a provision of this Code or a provision of an award. (2) The power of the Court to grant an injunction restraining a contravention of a provision of this Code or an award may be exercised— (a) whether or not the defendant has previously contravened the same provision; and (b) whether or not there is imminent danger of substantial damage to any person. (3) The power of the Court to grant an injunction requiring compliance with a provision of this Code or an award may be exercised— (a) whether or not the defendant has previously failed to comply with the provision; and (b) whether or not there is imminent danger of substantial damage to any person. (4) The Court may make an interim injunction under this clause. (5) An application for an injunction under this clause may be made by— (a) the regulator; or (b) a person with a proper interest in whether the relevant provision is complied with. (6) The Court may grant an injunction by consent without inquiry into the merits of the application. (7) If the regulator makes an application for an injunction, the Court cannot require the regulator or any other person to give an undertaking as to damages as a condition of granting the injunction. (8) The Court may, on application by the regulator or an interested party, discharge or vary an injunction. 43—Compensation (1) If a person contravenes a provision of this Code or an award, the Supreme Court may, on application by the regulator or an interested person, order compensation of persons who have suffered loss or damage as a result of the contravention. (2) An order may be made under this clause against the person who contravened the provision and others involved in the contravention. (3) A person is involved in the contravention if the person— (a) aided, abetted, counselled or procured the contravention; (b) induced the contravention through threats or promises or in some other way; (c) was knowingly concerned in, or a party to, the contravention; or (d) conspired with others to contravene the provision. 44—Enforcement of arbitrator's requirements (1) If a person fails to comply with an order, direction or requirement of an arbitrator under this Code, the arbitrator may certify the failure to the Supreme Court. (2) The Court may inquire into the case and make such orders as may be appropriate in the circumstances. 45—Access contracts specifically enforceable An access contract is specifically enforceable.