Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE ACT 1903 - SECT 123A

                   It is lawful for a person:

                     (a)  in or at an establishment, camp, unit, mess or canteen of the Defence Force;

                     (b)  on board a vessel of the Defence Force; or

                     (c)  at a gathering of members of the Defence Force (with or without guests) approved by the Chief of the Defence Force or a service chief;

notwithstanding any provision of the law of a State or Territory:

                     (d)  if the person is a member of the Defence Force or of a mess, or is a guest of such a member--to have in his or her possession, sell, supply, consume or buy intoxicating liquor; or

                     (e)  in any other case--to have in his or her possession, sell or supply intoxicating liquor;

in accordance with conditions determined by the Chief of the Defence Force or a service chief.