Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 22
Character Range: 96314–96873

22  Desertion
 (1) A defence member commits an offence if the member:
 (a) is on active service or has been warned for active service; and
 (b) without leave, and with the intention of avoiding that service, departs from, or does not attend at, his or her place of duty.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years.
 (2) A defence member commits an offence if:
 (a) the member is absent without leave; and
 (b) the member engages in conduct; and
 (c) the conduct manifests an intention to avoid active service.
Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years.