Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 18
Character Range: 30301–31071

18  Endangering morale

 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person spreads a report; and
 (b) the report relates to operations against the enemy; and
 (c) by spreading the report the person intends to create despondency or unnecessary alarm.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.

 (2) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian is guilty of an offence if:
 (a) the person is engaged on service in connection with operations against the enemy; and
 (b) the person spreads a report; and
 (c) the report relates to operations against the enemy; and
 (d) by spreading the report the person intends to create despondency or unnecessary alarm.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years.