Tampering With Mail Receptacles
Tampering with mail receptacles is an offence under section 471.7(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
- You opened or tampered with a mail receptacle, and
- You did so dishonestly.
A ‘mail receptacle’ includes a letter box or other item to which post is delivered.
Dishonesty is assessed according to the standards of ordinary people.
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