591
In forceFalse or misleading information or documents in applications, claims and requests
Chapter 8Miscellaneous
Part 6Applications, requests and notifications etc.
591 False or misleading information or documents in applications, claims and requests
An entity contravenes this section if the entity:
(a)
provides information or a document in, or in connection with, an application, claim or request made under this Act; and
(b)
the entity knows the information or document is false or misleading in a material particular.
Note:
Part 7.4 of the Criminal Code provides offences in relation to false or misleading statements, information and documents.
Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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