Section 334 — Migration Act 1958 (Cth)

(1) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person makes a statement; and

(b) the statement is about:

(i) the person’s ability or power; or

(ii) another person’s ability or power;

to induce or influence the making of decisions, or of a particular decision, under this Act; and

(c) the statement is false or misleading.

(2) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person makes a statement; and

(b) the statement is about the effect of:

(i) the person’s actions; or

(ii) another person’s actions;

on the making of a decision under this Act; and

(c) the statement is false or misleading.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.

Related sections

• s 333C — Persons who were restricted legal practitioners immediately before the Division 8 commencement day
• s 333D — Registration applications made before the Division 8 commencement day
• s 333E — Events required to be notified under s 312(4)
• s 335 — Offence of undertaking, for reward, to cause decisions to be made etc.
• s 336 — Court may order reparation for loss suffered
• s 336A — Definitions

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