Which of the Following Statements About Civil Penalties Is NOT

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about civil penalties is NOT correct?

• A) Civil penalties include disqualification from managing a company and/or a penalty of up to $200,000.
• B) Terms of imprisonment are limited to a maximum of 5 years.
• C) The penalty is a civil debt payable to ASIC.
• D) Proof of breach of a civil penalty provision is on the balance of probabilities.

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Definitions:

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