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Inspector-General of Defence Act 2023

Offences

45: Obstructing, hindering, resisting, or deceiving Inspector-General

You could also call this:

"Don't stop or trick the Inspector-General from doing their job"

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You can commit an offence if you wilfully obstruct or hinder the Inspector-General. You do this by refusing to comply with their lawful requirements or making false statements. This can result in a fine of up to $10,000 if you are convicted. You must not resist the Inspector-General when they are doing their job. You must also comply with their requirements and tell the truth. If you do not, you may face a fine. If you are found guilty of this offence, you will have to pay a fine. The fine can be up to $10,000. You must follow the law and respect the Inspector-General's role.

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Part 5Offences

45Obstructing, hindering, resisting, or deceiving Inspector-General

  1. A person commits an offence if the person wilfully, without reasonable excuse,—

  2. obstructs, hinders, or resists the Inspector-General in the performance of the Inspector-General’s functions:
    1. refuses or fails to comply with a lawful requirement of the Inspector-General:
      1. makes a false statement to, or misleads or attempts to mislead, the Inspector-General.

        1. A person who commits an offence against this section is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.