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AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION ACT 2001 - SECT 12DJ

Harassment and coercion

             (1)  A person contravenes this subsection if:

                     (a)  the person uses physical force or undue harassment or coercion; and

                     (b)  the person uses such force, harassment or coercion in connection with the supply or possible supply of financial services to a consumer, or the payment for financial services by a consumer.

Note:          Failure to comply with this subsection is an offence (see section 12GB).

             (2)  Strict liability applies to paragraph (1)(b).

Note:          For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .



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