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CRIMINAL CODE ACT 1995 - SECT 5.6 Offences that do not specify fault elements
(1)
If the law creating the offence does not specify a fault element for a
physical element that consists only of conduct, intention is the fault element
for that physical element.
(2)
If the law creating the offence does not specify a fault element for a
physical element that consists of a circumstance or a result, recklessness is
the fault element for that physical element.
Note: Under subsection 5.4(4), recklessness can be established by
proving intention, knowledge or recklessness.