State Service Act 2000
54Fines
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54 Fines
(1) If a fine is imposed on an employee under this Act, the employee is to pay the amount of the fine to the Treasurer in such manner and within such period as may be agreed between the employee and the Treasurer or, if no agreement is reached between the employee and the Treasurer, in such manner and within such time as the Treasurer may determine.
(2) If an employee or a former employee fails to make a payment in accordance with the agreement or as determined by the Treasurer, the amount of the fine unpaid may be recovered by the Treasurer in a court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due to the Crown.
(3) [Section 54 Subsection (3) amended by No. 4 of 2017, Sched. 1, Applied:01 Jul 2019] All fines imposed, and all fees received, under this Act are to be paid into and form part of the Public Account.