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Criminal Code Amendment (Espionage and Related Matters) Bill 2002

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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 insert a new chapter into the Criminal Code which establishes offences dealing with the protection of security and defence; and repeals certain provisions of the
Crimes Act 1914
in relation to espionage. Also makes consequential amendments to the
Crimes Act 1914
and
Australian Protective Service Act 1987
.

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