Second Reading Speeches

Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Minors Online) Bill 2017

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Criminal Code Act 1995
to introduce an offence criminalising acts done using a carriage service to prepare or plan to cause harm to, procure, or engage in sexual activity with, a person under the age of 16; and
Crimes Act 1914
and
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
to make consequential amendments.

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