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Defence Force Discipline Act 1982
43Destroying or damaging service property
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43 Destroying or damaging service property
(c) the person intends that result.
(c) the person is reckless as to that result.
(c) the person is negligent as to that result.
(4) It is a defence to a charge under subsection (1) if the person proves that he or she had a reasonable excuse for engaging in the relevant conduct.
Note: The defendant bears a legal burden in relation to the matter in subsection (4). See section 13.4 of the Criminal Code.