# Offences in relation to false or misleading statements regarding the making of decisions

> act-s334 — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

334 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.