Divisional penalties and fees
Some penalty provisions in legislation refer to Division "X" imprisonment or a Division "Y" fine or a Division "Z" fee. This is a reference to levels of imprisonment, fines and expiation fees set out in section 28A of the Acts Interpretation Act 1915 as follows:
Division | Maximum imprisonment | Maximum fine | Expiation fee |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 15 years | $60 000 | — |
2 | 10 years | $40 000 | — |
3 | 7 years | $30 000 | — |
4 | 4 years | $15 000 | — |
5 | 2 years | $8 000 | — |
6 | 1 year | $4 000 | $300 |
7 | 6 months | $2 000 | $200 |
8 | 3 months | $1 000 | $150 |
9 | — | $500 | $100 |
10 | — | $200 | $75 |
11 | — | $100 | $50 |
12 | — | $50 | $25 |