# State of mind

> act-s486ZF — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

486ZF 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).