Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01070:clause:5_24
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01070
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 5 cl 24
Character Range: 625444–626119

24  Use of position—civil obligations

Use of position—officers and employees

 (1) An officer or employee of a Commonwealth authority must not improperly use his or her position to:
 (a) gain an advantage for him or her or someone else; or
 (b) cause detriment to the Commonwealth authority or to another person.

Note 1: Section 27A makes provision for officers who are also public servants.

Note 2: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see Schedule 2).

 (2) A person who is involved in a contravention of subsection (1) contravenes this subsection.

Note 1: Section 5 defines involved.

Note 2: This subsection is a civil penalty provision (see Schedule 2).