Section 78Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

Criminal proceedings not to be brought for contraventions of Part IV

Criminal proceedings do not lie against a person by reason only that the person:

(a) has contravened a provision of Part IV (other than section 45AF or 45AG); or

(b) has attempted to contravene such a provision;

(c) has aided, abetted, counselled or procured a person to contravene such a provision;

(d) has induced, or attempted to induce, a person, whether by threats or promises or otherwise, to contravene such a provision;

(e) has been in any way, directly or indirectly, knowingly concerned in, or party to, the contravention by a person of such a provision; or

(f) has conspired with others to contravene such a provision.

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