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Criminal Code Act 1983
236NIndependent advisor accepting secret commission
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236N Independent advisor accepting secret commission
(a) the person intentionally holds themselves out to the public as
being engaged in a business or activity of:
(i) making independent selections or examinations; or
(ii) expressing disinterested opinions in respect of property
or services; and
(b) the person requests, receives or obtains, or agrees to receive
or obtain, a benefit from another person; and
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with the intention that the benefit will influence the person's
selection, examination or opinion; and
(d) the conduct mentioned in paragraph (b) is dishonest.