Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book - Federal Court of Australia

Place
The fight may be in a public place, such as a public bar or licensed
premises, or it may be on private premises. However, if it is on
private premises, the threat to public order needs to be shown.
Defences
If the prosecution has proved the elements of the offence, beyond
reasonable doubt, the accused may still have a legal defence.
Self defence would be the most common defence.
The accused will have to establish their defence to your satisfaction,
on the balance of probabilities (i.e. more likely than not).
Sentence
$100 fine and 1year imprisonment. As an Island Court Magistrate,
the maximum term of imprisonment you may impose is 6 months.
If you think the circumstances of the case require a greater penalty
than you may impose, then transfer the matter to the Magistrate’s
Court for sentencing.
Tuvalu Island Courts Bench Book June 2004