49False returns or statements

49 False returns or statements A person who makes or delivers a statement required by or under this Act or the Regulations to be made or delivered which is false in a material particular, or makes a false answer, whether orally or in writing, to a question put to the person by the Secretary or an authorized person, is guilty of an offence. Maximum penalty: 40 penalty units.

Part VI Miscellaneous Mineral Royalty Act 1982 44 Part VI Miscellaneous 49AA Secretary (1) The Minister may in writing appoint a public sector employee to the office of Secretary. (2) The appointment may be of: (a) a person by name; or (b) a person by reference to the office, position or designation held or occupied by the person; or (c) a person from time to time holding, acting in or performing the duties of a named office, designation or position. (3) The Secretary has the functions given to the Secretary under this or any other Act. (4) The Secretary may do all things necessary or convenient to be done for or in relation to the performance of the Secretary's functions.