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Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor

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Written by
Cassie Collier
Criminal Defence Lawyer

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The Law - Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor

What the Law states - Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor


CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 - SECT 283CE

Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties

The guarantor commits an offence if it intentionally or recklessly contravenes paragraph 283CB(b) or section 283CC.

Maximum Penalty for the charge of Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor



25 penalty units or 6 months imprisonment or both.

What the Prosecution must prove - Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor


The guarantor intentionally or recklessly breached its duty to

- conduct its business in a proper and efficient manner;

- make all of its financial and other records available for inspection; or

- inform the trustee about any charge.

Possible Defences - Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor


1. Factual dispute.

2. No intent

Which court will hear the charge of Offences for failure to comply with statutory duties by guarantor



Magistrates Court
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