Statutory Declarations Act 1959 (Commonwealth) 🇦🇺
Commonwealth Statutory Declaration PDF Generator (Free)
Create an official Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration for Services Australia (Centrelink), Fair Work, lost Australian passports, and government matters.
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3. Execution Location & Date
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COMMONWEALTH STAT DECAct 1959
Declarant: Liam Thomas O'Connor
Occupation: Software Engineer
Place: Sydney, NSW
Authorized Prescribed Witnesses:
Can be signed in Australia before a Justice of the Peace (JP), Pharmacist, Police Officer, Nurse, Teacher, Solicitor, or Bank Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration in Australia?
- A Commonwealth statutory declaration is a formal legal statement of fact made under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959. It is commonly used when dealing with Australian Government agencies such as Services Australia (Centrelink), the Australian Passport Office, and the Department of Home Affairs.
- Who can witness a Commonwealth Statutory Declaration in Australia?
- Under the Statutory Declarations Regulations 2018, over 40 occupations are authorized to witness statutory declarations, including Justices of the Peace (JP), Pharmacists, Police Officers, Registered Nurses, School Teachers, Solicitors/Barristers, Bank Managers, and Engineers.
- What is the penalty for making a false statutory declaration in Australia?
- Under Section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, intentionally making a false statement in a statutory declaration is a serious criminal offence carrying a penalty of up to 4 years imprisonment.
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