Work Health and Safety Act 2011 No 10
Current version for 6 July 2012 to date (accessed 26 May 2013 at 12:21)
Part 6Division 4Section 115

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the same matter under a law of the Commonwealth or a State and that proceeding, application or complaint has not been withdrawn, or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.
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