Maximum penalties
If the breach causes multiple deaths: 2000 penalty units or three years jail.
If the breach causes death or grievous bodily harm: 1000 penalty units or two years jail.
If the breach causes bodily harm: 750 penalty units or one year’s jail.
Otherwise: 500 penalty units or six months jail.
A penalty unit has a dollar value determined by the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General. At the date of publication, the value of a penalty unit was $100. Under the Penalties and Sentences Act 1992, if a corporation is found guilty of an offence, the Court may impose a maximum fine of an amount equal to 5 times the maximum fine for an individual.
Last updated February 26, 2009
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