Section 712D — Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)

Protection from liability relating to FWO notices

A person who, in good faith, gives information, produces a record or document, or answers a question, when required to do so under an FWO notice is not liable to:

(a) any proceedings for contravening any other law because of that conduct; or

(b) civil proceedings for loss, damage or injury of any kind suffered by another person because of that conduct.

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 712AE — Conduct of examination
s 712B — Requirement to comply with FWO notice
s 712C — Payment for expenses incurred in attending as required by an FWO notice
s 712E — Fair Work Ombudsman must notify Commonwealth Ombudsman of issue of FWO notice
s 712F — Review and report by Commonwealth Ombudsman
s 713 — Self‑incrimination etc.

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