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What does Australian law say about offering money or a gift to a police officer so they will let you off?

  1. aIt is allowed for small matters such as parking fines
  2. bIt is a serious crime, even if the officer says noCorrect answer
  3. cIt is allowed if you pay the money to a police station
  4. dIt is only a crime if the officer accepts it

Why?

Bribing a police officer is a serious crime in Australia. Even offering a bribe is against the law.

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