Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_60
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 60
Character Range: 94488–95153

60  Prejudicial conduct

 (1) A defence member is guilty of an offence if the member engages in conduct that is likely to prejudice the discipline of, or bring discredit on, the Defence Force.

Maximum punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months.

 (2) An offence under this section is an offence of strict liability.

Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.

 (3) It is a defence if the member proves that he or she had a reasonable excuse for the relevant conduct.

Note: The defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in subsection (3). See section 13.4 of the Criminal Code.

Division 8—Offences based on Territory offences