Social Security Act 2018

Enforcement: sanctions and offences - Guide to this Part

231: What this Part does

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“This part explains the consequences of not following the rules in this act”

This part of the law tells you about two things. First, it explains what can happen if you don’t follow the rules in this act. These are called sanctions. Second, it lists the things that are considered crimes under this act. These are called offences. This information is important because it helps you understand what might happen if you don’t follow the rules or do something that’s not allowed under this act.

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Part 5 Enforcement: sanctions and offences
Guide to this Part

231What this Part does

  1. This Part sets out—

  2. the sanctions that may be imposed for a breach of an obligation under this Act:
    1. the offences that are created by this Act.