Section 769A — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Part 2.5 of Criminal Code does not apply

Despite section 1308A, Part 2.5 of the Criminal Code does not apply to any offences based on the provisions of this Chapter.

Note: For the purposes of offences based on provisions of this Chapter, corporate criminal responsibility is dealt with by section 769B, rather than by Part 2.5 of the Criminal Code.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 766H — Meaning of superannuation trustee service
s 767A — Meaning of financial market
s 768A — Meaning of clearing and settlement facility
s 769B — People are generally responsible for the conduct of their agents, employees etc.
s 769C — Representations about future matters taken to be misleading if made without reasonable grounds
s 790A — Meaning of clearing and settlement arrangements

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