3AOffences against Act—application of Criminal Code etc

3A 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, s 133 deals with the meaning of offence penalties that are expressed in penalty units.

Part 2 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations Division 2.1 Electrical wiring work and electrical installations—safety 3B Meaning of electrical wiring rules (1) In this Act: electrical wiring rules means— (a) AS/NZS 3000; and (b) the Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000, as amended from time to time; and (c) a document prescribed by regulation. Note 1 AS/NZS 3000 may be purchased at www.standards.org.au. Note 2 A regulation may apply, adopt or incorporate certain laws and instruments as in force from time to time—see s 66. (2) The Minister may make an Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000. (3) The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 is a disallowable instrument. (4) The Australian Capital Territory Appendix to AS/NZS 3000 may vary, add to or exclude parts of AS/NZS 3000 for the ACT. (5) The regulations may make provision in relation to the application of the electrical wiring rules.