Trade union members are protected from criminal conspiracy liability for agreements to further union objectives, unless the agreement itself is criminal.

Office-bearers and members of a registered trade union are not punishable for criminal conspiracy for agreements made among members to further the union's objects, except where the agreement is an agreement to commit an offence; the provision protects lawful collective actions advancing trade union objectives while preserving criminal liability when the agreement itself constitutes an offence.

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