Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006
Compensation for damage suffered
386-15(1)
A Court may order a person to compensate an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation for damage suffered by the corporation if: (a) the person has contravened a civil penalty provision in relation to the corporation; and (b) the damage resulted from the contravention. The order must specify the amount of the compensation.
Note:
An order may be made under this subsection whether or not a declaration of contravention has been made under section 386-1 .
Damage includes profits
386-15(2)
In determining the damage suffered by the corporation for the purposes of making a compensation order, include profits made by any person resulting from the contravention.
Recovery of damage
386-15(3)
A compensation order may be enforced as if it were a judgment of the Court.
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