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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 85ZH

85ZH Sending signals to satellite
(1)
A person shall not intentionally transmit a signal to a satellite operated by a carrier.

Penalty: 120 penalty units.

(2)
For the purposes of an offence against subsection (1), absolute liability applies to the physical element of circumstance of the offence, that the satellite is operated by a carrier.
Note: For absolute liability , see section 6.2 of the Criminal Code .
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