72GUse of reasonable and necessary force, etc. by defence security officials

72G  Use of reasonable and necessary force, etc. by defence security officials Use of force—general rule  (1) A defence security official may, subject to this section and section 72H, use such force against persons and things as is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances in exercising powers under this Part. Limit on use of force—defence security guards and defence security screening employees  (2) Despite subsection (1), a contracted defence security guard or a defence security screening employee must not, in using force against a person in exercising powers under this Part, do anything that is likely to cause the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, the person. Note 1: For security authorised members of the Defence Force, see section 72H. Note 2: This provision does not affect a person’s rights under other laws: see section 72S. Indignity  (3) A defence security official must not, in exercising powers under this Part, subject the person to greater indignity than is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances. 72H  Use of force involving death or grievous bodily harm by security authorised members of the Defence Force in responding to an attack  (1) Despite subsection 72G(1), a security authorised member of the Defence Force must not, in using force against a person in exercising powers under this Part, do anything that is likely to cause the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, the person, unless the member believes on reasonable grounds that:  (a) doing that thing is necessary to prevent the death of, or serious injury to, another person (including the official); and  (b) the threat of death or injury is caused by an attack on defence premises, or on people on defence premises, that is occurring or is imminent.  (2) In addition to the limitations in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), if a person is attempting to escape being detained by fleeing, a security authorised member of the Defence Force must not, in exercising powers under this Part, do anything that is likely to cause the death of, or grievous bodily harm to, the person unless:  (a) the person has, if practicable, been called on to surrender; and  (b) the official believes on reasonable grounds that the person cannot be apprehended in any other manner.