What to check in your case
First establish whether this is a notice inviting a defence, a request for documents or a final penalty decision. The defence may name up to two witnesses per offence, capped at five in total for three or more offences subject to a single fine. A penalty decision may be appealed within 20 days of service by addressing the labour court and filing with the authority that decided the case. Match each allegation to the records for the workplace, employee and dates inspected.
Documents for your defence
Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.
- Report, inspection findings and proof of service on the company
- Contemporaneous records concerning the duty cited by ACT
- Witnesses and the facts they personally observed
Legislation and official sources
Information checked on 7 November 2026.