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Incorporated Societies Act 2022

Register, regulations, amendments, and other miscellaneous provisions - Register of incorporated societies - Registrar’s powers of inspection

246: Offence to obstruct or hinder

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"Don't stop the Registrar doing their job or you could be fined."

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You can get in trouble if you stop or hinder the Registrar or someone they authorise. This happens when they are using a power given to them by section 244. You could be fined up to $10,000 if you are found guilty.

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Part 6Register, regulations, amendments, and other miscellaneous provisions
Register of incorporated societies: Registrar’s powers of inspection

246Offence to obstruct or hinder

  1. A person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 if the person obstructs or hinders the Registrar or a person authorised by the Registrar while exercising a power conferred by section 244.