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CORPORATIONS ACT 2001 - SECT 297

True and fair view

    The financial statements and notes for a financial year must give a true and fair view of:

  (a)   the financial position and performance of the company, registered scheme, registrable superannuation entity or disclosing entity; and

  (b)   if consolidated financial statements are required--the financial position and performance of the consolidated entity.

This section does not affect the obligation under section   296 for a financial report to comply with accounting standards.

Note:   If the financial statements and notes prepared in compliance with the accounting standards would not give a true and fair view, additional information must be included in the notes to the financial statements under paragraph   295(3)(c).


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