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29 Defences
(1) It is a defence to a prosecution under Part 3 or this Part that, when the relevant conduct was engaged in, the Director had consented, in writing, to the conduct. (2) It is a defence to a prosecution under Part 3 or this Part that the person accused of the offence is: (a) a member of the Council; or (b) the Director; or (c) a staff member; acting in accordance with the person’s duties.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in this section: see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code.