CRIMINAL CODE 2002 - SECT 722 Failing to answer question or give information
CRIMINAL CODE 2002 - SECT 722
Failing to answer question or give information(1) A person commits an offence if—
(a) the person is required by law to answer a question or give information in a legal proceeding; and
(b) the person fails to answer the question or give the information when required.
Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units, imprisonment for 6 months or both.
Note The Legislation Act
, s 170 and s 171 deal with the application of the privilege against self-incrimination and client legal privilege.
(2) This section does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse.