Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
115Prohibition of multiple actions
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115 Prohibition of multiple actions A person cannot: (a) commence a proceeding under Division 3 of this Part if the person has commenced a proceeding or made an application or complaint in relation to the same matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State and that proceeding, application or complaint has not been withdrawn; or (b) recover any compensation under Division 3 of this Part if the person has received compensation for the matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State; or (c) commence or continue an application under Division 3 of this Part if the person has failed in a proceeding, application or complaint in relation to the same matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State, other than a proceeding, application or complaint relating to workers' compensation. Note for Part 7 Part 13, Division 7 sets out the procedure in relation to the bringing of proceedings in relation to WHS civil penalty provisions.