Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861:section:18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00861
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 18
Character Range: 92739–93494

18  Endangering morale
 (1) A person who is a defence member or a defence civilian commits 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 commits 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.