Queensland Consolidated Acts

PENALTIES AND SENTENCES ACT 1992 - SECT 14

14 Preference must be given to compensation for victims

If a court considers—

(a) that it is appropriate—

(i) to make an order for compensation (whether under this or another Act); and

(ii) to impose a fine or make another order for payment of an amount of money; and

(b) that the offender can not pay both the compensation and the fine or amount;