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Criminal Code Act 1924
115Omission by public officer to perform duty
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115 Omission by public officer to perform duty
(1) Any public officer who wilfully and without lawful excuse omits to do any act which it is his duty to do as such officer is guilty of a crime.
(2) No person shall be prosecuted under this section without the consent in writing of the Attorney-General.
Charge: Omitting to perform duty as a public officer.