Corporations Regulations 2001

CHAPTER 7 - FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS  

PART 7.2A - SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS  

Division 7.2A.2 - Infringement notices  

REGULATION 7.2A.05   STATEMENT OF REASONS MUST BE GIVEN  

7.2A.05(1)    
Before giving a recipient an infringement notice, ASIC must:

(a) give the recipient a written statement that sets out ASIC ' s reasons for believing that the recipient has contravened subsection 798H(1) of the Act; and

(b) give the recipient, or a representative of the recipient, an opportunity to:

(i) appear at a private hearing before ASIC; and

(ii) give evidence to ASIC; and

(iii) make submissions to ASIC;

in relation to the alleged contravention of subsection 798H(1) of the Act.

7.2A.05(2)    
If a recipient, or a representative of a recipient, gives ASIC evidence or information under paragraph (1)(b) in relation to the alleged contravention of subsection 798H(1) of the Act, the evidence or information is not admissible in evidence in any proceedings against the recipient, other than proceedings relating to the evidence or information being false or misleading.