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Coroners Act 1995

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65 Obstruction

A person must not hinder or obstruct a coroner or a person acting under a coroner's authority in exercising powers under this Act.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months.

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