Freedom of Information Act 1982
PART VII
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REVIEW BY INFORMATION COMMISSIONER
If, by a notice under subsection 55W(1) , the Information Commissioner requires a person to appear before him or her, the Information Commissioner may:
(a) administer an oath or affirmation to the person; and
(b) examine the person an oath or affirmation. 55X(2)
The oath or affirmation to be taken or made by a person for the purposes of this section is an oath or affirmation that the answers the person will give will be true. 55X(3)
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is required under this section to be examined on oath or affirmation; and
(b) the person engages in conduct; and
(c) the person's conduct breaches that requirement.
Division 8
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Information gathering powers
SECTION 55X
Information gathering powers
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administration of oath or affirmation
55X(1)
If, by a notice under subsection 55W(1) , the Information Commissioner requires a person to appear before him or her, the Information Commissioner may:
(a) administer an oath or affirmation to the person; and
(b) examine the person an oath or affirmation. 55X(2)
The oath or affirmation to be taken or made by a person for the purposes of this section is an oath or affirmation that the answers the person will give will be true. 55X(3)
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person is required under this section to be examined on oath or affirmation; and
(b) the person engages in conduct; and
(c) the person's conduct breaches that requirement.
Penalty for a contravention of this subsection: 6 months imprisonment.
Note:
Chapter 2 of the Criminal Code sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility.
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