Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) Breach of public trust means conduct by a public body or public officer that is intentionally or recklessly inconsistent with the functions of the body or officer, including the duty of the body or officer to act in the public interest.
(2) If a public body is a public body of a kind mentioned in section 16 (1)(l), a breach of public trust can only occur if the conduct affects the use of public resources or the carrying out of functions on behalf of the Territory, another public body or a public officer.
(3) If a public officer is a public officer of a public body of a kind mentioned in section 16 (1)(l), a breach of public trust can only occur if the conduct affects the use of public resources or the carrying out of functions on behalf of the Territory, another public body or a public officer.