Second Reading Speeches

Crimes Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Child Protection from Predatory Tourism Offences) Bill 2008

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BERNARDI, Sen Cory
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Amends the

Australian Crime Commission Act 2002
,
Crimes Act 1914
and
Criminal Code Act 1995
in relation to child sex tourism offences by: relocating existing offences (currently in the Crimes Act) to the Criminal Code; creating new grooming, procuring and preparatory offences; making penalties consistent with like offences in the Criminal Code; introducing new offences relating to Australians overseas accessing child pornography or child abuse material; and providing for forfeiture of such material. Also makes consequential amendments to the
Surveillance Devices Act 2004
and
Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act 1979
.

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