5Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

5 Offences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc Other legislation applies in relation to offences against this Act. Note 1 Criminal Code The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against this Act (see Code, pt 2.1). The chapter sets out the general principles of criminal responsibility (including burdens of proof and general defences), and defines terms used for offences to which the Code applies (eg conduct, intention, recklessness and strict liability). Note 2 Penalty units The Legislation Act, section 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Chapter 2 Objects and important concepts Chapter 2 Objects and important concepts 6 Objects of Act The objects of this Act include the following: (a) to promote respect for the law and the maintenance of a just and safe society; (b) to provide a range of sentencing options; (c) to maximise the opportunity for imposing sentences that are constructively adapted to individual offenders; (d) to promote flexibility in sentencing; (e) to consolidate legislation relating to the imposition of sentences.