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Family Proceedings Act 1980

Children - Determination of paternity

53: False statement in application for paternity order

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"Telling lies when applying for a paternity order can get you in trouble"

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If you make a false statement in an application for a paternity order, you can get in trouble. You could be fined up to $1,000 if you are found guilty. This is because making a false statement is like committing perjury, which is defined in section 108 of the Crimes Act 1961.

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Part 5Children
Determination of paternity

53False statement in application for paternity order

  1. Every person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 who, in any application for a paternity order under this Act, makes any statement that, if made on oath in the proceedings, would amount to perjury as defined in section 108 of the Crimes Act 1961.

Notes
  • Section 53: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).