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PARLIAMENTARY (DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS) ACT 1996 - SECT 24

24. Contempt of Parliament

      (1) A Member is guilty of contempt of Parliament if the Member –

(a) fails to lodge a return when required under this Act; or

(b) fails to disclose any information required under this Act; or

(c) provides false or misleading information on a return.

      (2) In addition to any punishment given for contempt of Parliament by a Member, the relevant House of Parliament may do any or all of the following:

(a) admonish the Member;

(b) impose a fine on the Member of an amount not exceeding $10 000;

(c) suspend the Member for any period it determines.



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