Dilbert is being charged with two possible breaches of the Public Service Act 1999 related to an email he sent on February 18, 2003 using ATO computer facilities. The email contained sarcastic commentary and a Dilbert cartoon that was disrespectful and discourteous towards other employees and managers. Dilbert is also charged with improperly using Commonwealth resources by embedding the cartoon graphic in the email, which did not comply with the ATO National Policy on proper use of IT facilities.