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.

Preliminary Part 1 3AA Objects of Act The objects of this Act are to— (a) acknowledge the central role of victims in the criminal justice process; and (b) contribute to upholding the safety, privacy and dignity of people adversely affected by crime and other harmful behaviour; and (c) help victims deal with the effects of criminal offences and other harmful behaviour; and (d) acknowledge, promote and uphold the rights and interests of victims in the administration of justice; and (e) recognise and establish appropriate ways for agencies involved in the administration of justice to engage with victims in order to minimise adverse outcomes and prevent trauma for victims; and (f) establish requirements for monitoring and reviewing victims rights.