(1) A person shall not publish, or authorise to be published, on behalf of a body (whether incorporated or unincorporated) a statement—
(a) expressly or impliedly claiming that a candidate in an election is associated with, or supports the policy or activities of, that body; or
(b) expressly or impliedly advocating that a candidate should be given the first preference vote in an election;
without the written authority of the candidate.
Maximum penalty: 30 penalty units.
(2) In proceedings for an offence against subsection (1), it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that a statement purported to be made on behalf of a body was made on behalf of the body.
(3) This section does not apply to a statement—
(a) published on behalf of a political party; and
(b) that relates to a candidate who—
(i) was nominated by the party; and
(ii) has publicly declared their candidature to be on behalf of, or in the interests of, the party.