92.11
In forceDefence
ScheduleThe Criminal Code
Volume 1s 1-5, sch (s 1.1-261.3)
Chapter 5The security of the Commonwealth
Part 5.2Espionage and related offences
Division 92Foreign interference
Subdivision CForeign interference involving foreign intelligence agencies
92.11 Defence
It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence by a person against this Subdivision that the person engaged in the conduct:
(a)
in accordance with a law of the Commonwealth; or
(b)
in accordance with an arrangement or agreement to which the Commonwealth is party; or
(c)
in the person’s capacity as a public official.
Note:
A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in this section (see subsection 13.3(3)).
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