s 471.7
In forceTampering with mail‑receptacles
Volume 3sch (s 400.1-490.7, Dictionary), Endnotes
Chapter 10National infrastructure
Part 10.5Postal services
Division 471Postal offences
Subdivision AGeneral postal offences
471.7 Tampering with mail‑receptacles
(1)
A person commits an offence if the person dishonestly:
(a)
opens a mail‑receptacle; or
(b)
tampers with a mail‑receptacle.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.
(2)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person intentionally opens a mail‑receptacle; and
(b)
the person is not authorised by Australia Post to open the mail‑receptacle; and
(c)
the person does so knowing that he or she is not authorised by Australia Post to open the mail‑receptacle.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 2 years.
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