Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00133:clause:3_48b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021A00133
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 48B
Character Range: 87185–87788

48B  Failure to comply with removal order
 (1) A defence member commits an offence if:
 (a) a removal order applies to the member; and
 (b) the member fails to comply with the removal order.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years.
 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if it is not reasonably practicable for the member to comply with the order.
Note 1: The defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in subsection (2). See subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.
Note 2: A service tribunal may make a removal order if the member is convicted of an offence against section 48A.