Section 1272A — Corporations Act 2001: Applying for a director identification number

(1) An eligible officer may apply to the Registrar for a director identification number if the officer does not already have a director identification number. (2) The Registrar may direct an eligible officer to apply to the Registrar for a director identification number (whether or not the officer already has a director identification number). (3) A person who is not an eligible officer may apply to the Registrar for a director identification number if: (a) the person intends to become an eligible officer within 12 months after applying; and (b) the person does not already have a director identification number. (4) An application for a director identification number must meet any requirements of the data standards. Note: A person may commit an offence if the person knowingly gives false or misleading information (see section 1308 of this Act and section 137.1 of the Criminal Code).