Section 264D — Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth)

(1) Where a person who is being examined before the Court, the Registrar or a magistrate under this Act is guilty of prevarication or evasion, the person commits an offence punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 10 penalty units, or both.

(2) Nothing in this section limits the power of the Court to punish persons for contempt of court, but a person shall not be punished under this section and for contempt of court in respect of the same conduct.

Related sections

• s 264A — Failure of person to attend before the Court etc.
• s 264B — Arrest of person failing to attend before the Court etc.
• s 264C — Refusal to be sworn or give evidence etc.
• s 264E — Offences in relation to Registrar or magistrate conducting an examination
• s 265 — Failure of bankrupt or debtor to disclose property etc.
• s 265A — Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130

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