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230 Prosecutions
(1) Subject to subsection (4), proceedings for an offence against this
Act may only be brought by:
(b) an inspector with the written authorisation of the regulator
(either generally or in a particular case).
(2) An authorisation under subsection (1)(b) is sufficient authority to
continue proceedings in any case where the court amends the
charge, warrant or summons.
(3) The regulator must issue, and publish on the regulator's website,
general guidelines for or in relation to:
(a) the prosecution of offences under this Act; and
(b) the acceptance of WHS undertakings under this Act.
(4) Nothing in this section affects the ability of the Director of Public
Prosecutions to bring proceedings for an offence against this Act.