Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) If a person incurs loss or expense because of the exercise or purported exercise of a power under part 2, division 1 or 3, or part 5, the person may claim compensation from the State.
Editor's note--
part 2 (Powers of authorised officers), division 1 (Entry of places) or 3 (Powers after entry) or part 5 (Particular enforcement provisions relating to drinking water or recycled water)
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), compensation may be claimed for loss or expense incurred in complying with a requirement made of the person under the division.
(3) Compensation may be claimed and ordered to be paid in a proceeding--
(a) brought in a court with jurisdiction for the recovery of the amount of compensation claimed; or
(b) for an offence against this Act brought against the person claiming compensation.
(4) A court may order compensation to be paid only if it is satisfied it is just to make the order in the circumstances of the particular case.
See editor's note for section 1.