Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

PARLIAMENTARY WORKPLACE SUPPORT SERVICE ACT 2023 - SECT 24CQ

  (1)   This section applies if the respondent is not a parliamentarian.

  (2)   The investigating Commissioner may recommend that the respondent's employer suspend the respondent from duties:

  (a)   if the Commissioner is reasonably satisfied that the employer should do so to comply with a duty or obligation under a work health and safety law; and

  (b)   for a specified period of no longer than 30 days.

  (3)   The investigating Commissioner must consult the respondent's employer in determining:

  (a)   whether to make the recommendation, if a recommendation has previously been made under this section in relation to the respondent; and

  (b)   the period to be specified.