s 83.4
In forceInterference with political rights and duties
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 5The security of the Commonwealth
Part 5.1Treason and related offences
Division 83Other threats to security
83.4 Interference with political rights and duties
(1)
A person commits an offence if:
(a)
the person engages in conduct; and
(b)
the conduct involves the use of force or violence, or intimidation, or the making of threats of any kind; and
(c)
the conduct results in interference with the exercise or performance, in Australia by any other person, of an Australian democratic or political right or duty; and
(d)
the right or duty arises under the Constitution or a law of the Commonwealth.
Note:
The defence in section 80.3 for acts done in good faith applies to this offence.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 3 years.
(2)
Absolute liability applies to paragraph (1)(d).
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