THE CORPORATIONS LAW

CHAPTER 2M - FINANCIAL REPORTS AND AUDIT

PART 2M.3 - FINANCIAL REPORTING

Division 2 - Half-year financial report and directors' report

SECTION 305   TRUE AND FAIR VIEW  

305     The financial statements and notes for a half-year must give a true and fair view of:

(a)  the financial position and performance of the disclosing entity; or

(b)  if consolidated financial statements are required - the financial position and performance of the consolidated entity.

This section does not affect the obligation under section 304 for financial reports to comply with accounting standards.

Note:

If the financial statements prepared in compliance with the accounting standards would not give a true and fair view, additional information must be included in the notes to the financial statements under paragraph 303(3)(c).