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StatuteFamily Proceedings Act 1980

Section 53 — Family Proceedings Act 1980: False statement in application for paternity order

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53 False statement in application for paternity order Every person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 who, in any application for a paternity order under this Act, makes any statement that, if made on oath in the proceedings, would amount to perjury as defined in section 108 of the Crimes Act 1961 . Compare: 1968 No 62 s 127

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