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Judicial Misbehaviour and Incapacity (Parliamentary Commissions) Act 2012

50Unauthorised presence at hearing

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A person commits an offence if: (a) the person is present at a hearing of a Commission; and (b) the person’s presence contravenes subsection 24(7).

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.

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