Criminal Code Act 1995
Schedule
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The Criminal Code
Division 80
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Treason, urging violence, advocating terrorism or genocide, and prohibited symbols and Nazi salute
Subdivision B
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Treason
SECTION 80.1AC
80.1AC
Treachery
A person commits an offence if:
(a) the person engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct involves the use of force or violence; and
(c) the person engages in the conduct with the intention of overthrowing:
Section 3
CHAPTER 5 - THE SECURITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH Part 5.1 - Treason and related offences
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Hide history noteA person commits an offence if:
(a) the person engages in conduct; and
(b) the conduct involves the use of force or violence; and
(c) the person engages in the conduct with the intention of overthrowing:
(i) the Constitution; or
(ii) the Government of the Commonwealth, of a State or of a Territory; or
(iii) the lawful authority of the Government of the Commonwealth.
Note 1:
There is a defence in section 80.3 for acts done in good faith.
Note 2:
If a body corporate is convicted of an offence against subsection (1), subsection 4B(3) of the Crimes Act 1914 allows a court to impose a fine of up to 10,000 penalty units.
Penalty: Imprisonment for life.
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