Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241:clause:1_22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004C01241
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 22
Character Range: 33951–34525

22  Desertion

 (1) A defence member is guilty of 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 is guilty of 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.