Section 334 — Migration Act 1958: Offences in relation to false or misleading statements regarding the making of decisions

(1) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person makes a statement; and (b) the statement is about: (i) the person’s ability or power; or (ii) another person’s ability or power; to induce or influence the making of decisions, or of a particular decision, under this Act; and (c) the statement is false or misleading. (2) A person commits an offence if: (a) the person makes a statement; and (b) the statement is about the effect of: (i) the person’s actions; or (ii) another person’s actions; on the making of a decision under this Act; and (c) the statement is false or misleading. Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.