New South Wales Consolidated Acts New South Wales Consolidated ActsA person who dishonestly makes or publishes, or concurs in making or publishing, any statement (whether or not in writing) that is false or misleading in a material particular with the intention of:
(a) obtaining property belonging to another, or
(b) obtaining a financial advantage or causing a financial disadvantage,is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.