Chapter 6.8: Offences and prosecution

In this chapter

This chapter describes the offence provisions contained in the Child Support legislation. It does not deal with offences under the Crimes Act 1914 and the Criminal Code (e.g. forgery).

Contents

Employer offences

Offences involving a failure to comply with notices

Offences involving a failure to comply with a requirement of the legislation

False and misleading statements

Offences in relation to DPOs

Secrecy offences

Prosecution of offences

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WA ex-nuptial cases

The information in this chapter applies to WA ex-nuptial children.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a penalty unit?

A penalty unit is defined in sec 4AA of the Crimes Act as being equal to $110.

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Issued 1 January 2008

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