OMBUDSMAN ACT 1989
2BOffence against Act—application of Criminal Code etc
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2B Offence against Act—application of Criminal Code etc Other legislation applies in relation to an offence against this Act. Note 1 Criminal Code The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to an offence against s 17P (Offence— false allegation) (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.