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Crimes Act 1900
141Hindering working of mines
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141 Hindering working of mines
A person who, with intent to hinder the working of a mine—
(a) causes water to be conveyed or permitted to enter the mine or
any subterraneous passage communicating with the mine; or
(b) obstructs, or otherwise interferes with any airway, waterway,
drain, pit, level or shaft of the mine;