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Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012
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175‑25 Increase in penalty
Increase the amount by 20% of the base penalty amount if: (a) the entity took steps to prevent or obstruct the Commissioner from finding out about the false or misleading nature of the relevant statement; or (b) the entity: (i) became aware of the false or misleading nature of the relevant statement made to the Commissioner or another entity after the statement had been made; and (ii) did not tell the Commissioner or other entity about it within a reasonable time; or (c) the entity had previously been liable to a penalty under this Subdivision.