Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011
146Offences relating to campaign material
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146 Offences relating to campaign material (a) the person publishes or distributes campaign material; and (b) any of the following applies: (i) the material does not clearly state the name and address of the person authorising the publication or distribution; (ii) if the material is a printed document – the material does not include the name and address of the printer who printed the document; (iii) if the material is intended to be viewed from 2 sides – the information mentioned in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) is not included on both sides. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the announcement by advertisement in a newspaper of the holding of a meeting. (3) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person publishes or distributes campaign material; and (b) the campaign material: (i) is likely to mislead or deceive an elector; or (ii) contains an untrue or incorrect statement.