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(c) an order that an apology be published;
(d) an order that the respondent not send similar communications to the
applicant or encourage any other person to send similar communications
to the applicant;
(e) an order that the respondent not engage in any conduct which is the subject
of the complaint; or
(f)
such other orders, including payment for monetary compensation or
damages as the court deems just and appropriate in the circumstances.
Non-compliance with court order
23. A person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to comply with an order issued by
a court under this Act commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to—
(a) in the case of an individual, a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 6 months or both; and
(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $20,000 and for a
director, chief executive officer, manager or officer in charge for the time
being, to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to a term of imprisonment not
exceeding 1 year, or both.
PART 4—OFFENCES
Causing harm by posting electronic communication
24.—(1) A person who—
(a) posts an electronic communication with the intention to cause harm to an
individual;
(b) posts an electronic communication where posting the electronic
communication would cause harm to an ordinary reasonable individual in
the position of the individual; and
(c) posts an electronic communication where posting the electronic
communication causes harm to the individual,
commits an offence.
(2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable upon conviction
to—
(a) in the case of an individual, a fine not exceeding $20,000 or imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 5 years or both; and
(b) in the case of a body corporate, a fine not exceeding $100,000, and for a
director, chief executive officer, manager or officer in charge for the time
being, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not
exceeding 7 years, or both.
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