43A
In forceFalse or misleading information in applications
Part 5Forensic procedures on suspects by order of Judge or other authorised officer
Division 6False or misleading information in applications
43A False or misleading information in applications
(1)
A person must not, in or in connection with an application for an order under this Part, give information to a Judge or authorised officer that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.
Maximum penalty—100 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years, or both.
(2)
This section applies to an application made by telephone or other means as well as to one made in person.
(3)
This section applies whether or not the information given is also verified on oath or by affidavit.
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