Sanctions for Members
| False declarations can put a Member in contempt of the House. Sanctions include:
- imprisonment for up to 6 months; OR
a fine: up to AUD 5,000 for individuals and AUD 25,000 for corporations.
The House has no power to expel Members.
| Unspecified | False declarations can put a Member in contempt of the House. Sanctions include:
- apology;
- censure;
- fine;
- suspension;
- exclusion from the premises;
- expulsion;
- imprisonment.
| Administrative sanction: Letter of Reproval.
Disciplinary measures:
- Censure;
- Reprimand;
- Condemnation;
- Reduction of seniority;
- Fine;
'Other sanction deemed appropriate'; and
- Expulsion, with the concurrence of two-thirds of the House.
| Administrative sanction: Letter of Admonition.
Disciplinary measures:
- Censure;
- Reprimand;
- Condemnation;
- Reduction of seniority;
- Fine;
'Other sanction deemed appropriate'; and
- Expulsion, with the concurrence of two-thirds of the Senate.
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