(1) A prosecution for a charge of an offence against this Act must be by way of summary proceedings before an industrial magistrate.
(2) A prosecution for an offence against this Act must be commenced within the later of the following--
(a) 1 year after the offence is committed;
(b) 6 months after the commission of the offence comes to the complainant's knowledge, but within 2 years after the commission of the offence.
(3) The Industrial Relations Act 1999 and the rules made under that Act apply, with necessary changes, in relation to a proceeding before an industrial magistrate for a charge of an offence against this Act.