§ CEA s. 302GFalse affirmation or information that donor is not a foreign donor

(1) A person contravenes this subsection if: (a) the person makes an affirmation or provides appropriate donor information in relation to a gift; and (b) the affirmation or information is for the purposes of paragraph 302D(1A)(a) or 302E(2)(a) or subparagraph 302D(1A)(b)(i) or 302E(2)(b)(i); and (c) the person knows that the affirmation or information is false. Note: The physical elements of an offence against subsection (2) are set out in this subsection (see section 302R). Offence (2) A person commits an offence if the person contravenes subsection (1). Penalty: 100 penalty units. (3) Section 15.4 of the Criminal Code (extended geographical jurisdiction—category D) applies to an offence against subsection (2). Civil penalty (4) A person is liable to a civil penalty if the person contravenes subsection (1). Civil penalty: The higher of the following amounts: (a) 200 penalty units; (b) if there is sufficient evidence for the court to determine the amount or value, or an estimate of the amount or value, of the gift—3 times that amount or value. (5) Subsection (4) applies: (a) whether or not the conduct constituting the contravention of subsection (1) occurs in Australia; and (b) whether or not a result of the conduct constituting the alleged contravention of subsection (1) occurs in Australia.