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WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND REHABILITATION ACT 2003 - SECT 726

Application of new ss 578 and 579 to existing offences

726 Application of new ss 578 and 579 to existing offences

(1) New sections 578 and 579 apply to a proceeding for an offence committed before the commencement if a proceeding for the offence has not been finally dealt with before the commencement.
(2) If a proceeding for the offence has started, but has not been finally dealt with, before the commencement, the proceeding may be continued if it was started—
(a) by a person who may start the proceeding under new section 578 or 579; and
(b) within the period within which the person may bring a proceeding for the offence under new section 578 or 579.



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