The obligation
The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against the Food Regulation 2002.
Chapter 2 sets out general principles of criminal responsibility, including burdens of proof and general defences, and defines terms such as intention, recklessness and strict liability. The Legislation Act, s 133 deals with the meaning of penalties expressed in penalty units. At the republication date, a penalty unit was $160 for an individual and $810 for a corporation.
- What
- The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against the Food Regulation 2002.
- Source
- legislation.act.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
How the Criminal Code and penalty units apply to offences is a WHS requirement set out in Food Regulation 2002 (ACT). It is made under Food Act 2001 (ACT). The relevant provision is Food Regulation 2002 > Part 1 Preliminary.
What does this WHS obligation require?
How the Criminal Code and penalty units apply to offences is a WHS obligation under Food Regulation 2002 (ACT). In short, The Criminal Code, ch 2 applies to all offences against the Food Regulation 2002.
What changed recently?
How the Criminal Code and penalty units apply to offences was last updated on 19 October 2026.