Section 1229G — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Time limit for application for compensation order

Proceedings for a compensation order may be started not later than:

(a) for a proven contravention—6 years after the contravention was proved; or

(b) for an unproven contravention—6 years after the contravention or alleged contravention.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 1229D — Corporate director generally taken to commit offences committed by CCIV
s 1229E — Corporate director generally liable for civil penalties for which the CCIV would be liable
s 1229F — Compensation orders—State and Territory laws
s 1229H — Civil evidence and procedure rules for compensation orders
s 1230 — Shares can only be issued in respect of sub‑funds
s 1230A — Minimum of one class of shares per sub‑fund

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