Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00316:reg:29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00316
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 29
Character Range: 27585–28314

29  Failing or refusing to comply with notice to produce documents or things relevant to inquiry
 (1) A person commits an offence if:
 (a) the person is given a notice under section 18; and
 (b) the person fails or refuses to comply with the notice.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that:
 (a) the person believes on reasonable grounds that compliance with the notice is likely to cause damage to the defence, security or international relations of the Commonwealth; or
 (b) it would be unduly onerous for the person to comply with the notice.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (2) (see section 13.3 of the Criminal Code).