Section 717A — Fair Work Act 2009: Effect of cooperation agreement

(1) While a cooperation agreement is in force between the Fair Work Ombudsman and a person, the Fair Work Ombudsman must not refer conduct engaged in by the person that is covered by the agreement to the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Australian Federal Police for action in relation to a possible offence. Note: See subsection 717B(1) for the definition of cooperation agreement. (2) Subsection (1) does not prevent: (a) an inspector instituting or continuing civil proceedings in relation to the conduct; or (b) conduct engaged in by any other person from being referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions or the Australian Federal Police for action in relation to a possible offence.