82.6
In forceOffence of sabotage reckless as to national security
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 5The security of the Commonwealth
Part 5.1Treason and related offences
Division 82Sabotage
Subdivision BOffences
82.6 Offence of sabotage reckless as to national security
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person engages in conduct; and
(b)
the conduct results in damage to public infrastructure; and
(c)
the person is reckless as to whether the conduct will:
(i)
prejudice Australia’s national security; or
(ii)
advantage the national security of a foreign country.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 15 years.
(2)
For the purposes of paragraph (1)(c), the person:
(a)
does not need to have in mind a particular foreign country; and
(b)
may have in mind more than one foreign country.
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