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CENSUS AND STATISTICS ACT 1905 - SECT 15 False or misleading statements or information

CENSUS AND STATISTICS ACT 1905 - SECT 15

False or misleading statements or information

    A person commits an offence if:

  (a)   the person:

  (i)   is required, requested or directed to fill up and supply particulars under subsection   10(2), (3) or (4); or

  (ii)   is requested or directed to answer a question under subsection   11(1) or (2); and

  (b)   the person makes a statement, either orally or in writing, or provides a document containing information, in connection with the requirement, request or direction; and

  (c)   the person knows that the statement or information is false or misleading in a material particular.

Penalty:   10 penalty units.