犯罪问题法第 15B 节规定，如果最高处罚是超过六个月的监禁，则可随时启动 起诉。如果最高处罚是超过 150 个罚款单位的罚款，则可随时对法人团体启动 起诉。在其他任何情况下，必须在犯罪实施之后一年内开始起诉。
Under Section 15B of the Crimes Act, a prosecution may be commenced at any time if the maximum penalty is a term of imprisonment of more than six months. A prosecution of a body corporate may be commenced at any time if the maximum penalty is a fine of more than 150 penalty units. In any other case, prosecution must begin within one year after the commission of the offence.