153Publication of statements regarding candidates

153 Publication of statements regarding candidates (a) the person publishes or authorises to be published, on behalf of an entity, a statement; and (b) the statement: (i) expressly or impliedly claims a candidate is associated with, or supports the policy or activities of, the entity; or (ii) expressly or impliedly advocates a candidate should be given the first preference vote at the election. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units or imprisonment for (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the candidate gives written authority to the publication of the statement. (3) In a proceeding for an offence against subsection (1), it must be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that a statement purported to be made on behalf of an entity was made on behalf of the entity. Subdivision 3 Offences relating to compulsory voting and entitlement to vote