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Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980
22NState of mind
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22N State of mind
(1) In proceedings for a civil penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision (other than subsection 22L(1)), it is not necessary to prove: (a) the person’s intention; or (b) the person’s knowledge; or (c) the person’s recklessness; or (d) the person’s negligence; or (e) any other state of mind of the person. (2) Subsection (1) does not affect the operation of section 22M (which is about mistake of fact).