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Burial and Cremation Act 2019
23Unlawful disposal of human remains
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23 Unlawful disposal of human remains
A person must not dispose of any human remains except in accordance with –
(a) this Act or any other Act; and
(b) any conditions which may be imposed by the Director of Public Health under Division 3 .
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both.