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LEGAL PROFESSION ACT 2006 - SECT 427

Fines—Australian legal practitioners

    (1)     The maximum amount that can be imposed by way of fine under section 425 (5) (a) is—

        (a)     for a finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct that does not amount to professional misconduct—$10 000; and

        (b)     for a finding of professional misconduct—$75 000; and

        (c)     for a finding of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct not amounting to professional misconduct—$75 000.

    (2)     A fine is payable to the relevant council in the way and within the reasonable period required by the relevant council.

    (3)     If an amount is received by a council as complete or partial payment of a fine imposed under this section, the council must pay the amount into a statutory interest account.



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