s 26 Offence if removal direction not complied with
26.—(1) If a removal direction against a designated entity is not complied with —(a) the entity commits an offence; and (b) each person who is a member of the governing body of the entity at any time while the removal direction is not complied with also commits an offence. (2) To avoid doubt, a person’s liability under subsection (1)(b) is not affected by the fact that the person is or may be liable to be removed under a removal direction or a foreign influence restraining order. (3) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(a), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to comply with the removal direction. (4) In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1)(b), it is a defence for the accused to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that the accused took all reasonable steps to ensure that the entity complies with the removal direction. (5) A person who is guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on conviction —(a) to a fine not exceeding $5,000; and (b) in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of $1,000 for every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.