Section 486ZF — Migration Act 1958: State of mind

(1) In proceedings for a civil penalty order against a person for a contravention of a civil penalty provision (other than subsection 245AK(2) or 245AU(2)), it is not necessary to prove: (a) the person’s intention; or (b) the person’s knowledge; or (c) the person’s recklessness; or (d) the person’s negligence; or (e) any other state of mind of the person. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that the proceedings relate to a contravention of subsection 486ZD(1) (which is about ancillary contraventions of civil penalty provisions). (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not affect the operation of section 486ZE (which is about mistake of fact).