Section 265A — Bankruptcy Act 1966: Offences relating to exercise of powers under section 77A or 130

(1) A person shall not refuse or fail to comply with a requirement under section 77A or 130. (1A) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (1A) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code). (2) A person shall not, in purported compliance with a requirement under section 77A or 130, give information, or make a statement, that is, to the person’s knowledge, false or misleading in a material particular. (3) A person shall not: (a) obstruct or hinder a person in the exercise of a power under section 77A; or (b) obstruct or hinder a person who is executing a warrant issued under section 130. (3A) Subsection (3) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3A) (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code). (4) The occupier, or person in charge, of premises that a person enters under a warrant issued under section 130 shall provide to the last-mentioned person all reasonable facilities and assistance for the effective exercise of his or her powers under the warrant. Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.