CORPORATIONS ACT 2001

CHAPTER 2B - BASIC FEATURES OF A COMPANY  

PART 2B.5 - REGISTERED OFFICE AND PLACES OF BUSINESS  

SECTION 144   COMPANY'S NAME MUST BE DISPLAYED AT REGISTERED OFFICE ETC.  

144(1)   [ Display name]  

A company must display its name prominently at every place at which the company carries on business and that is open to the public.

144(2)   [ Public company]  

A public company must also display its name and the words ``Registered Office'' prominently at its registered office.

144(3)   [ Strict liability offence]  

An offence based on subsection (1) or (2) is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .