Criminal Offence for Sexual Intercourse or Indecency with Young Persons Under Special Care

Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

It is a criminal offence to have sexual intercourse with a young person under special care.
It is a criminal offence to commit an act of indecency with a young person under special care.
Fuel price laws now refer to the actual price of fuel under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Land titles disputes can be decided by a court; the law no longer specifically names the Family Court of Australia.
Motor vehicle repair laws now refer to the Australian Consumer Law (ACT) regarding country of origin representations.

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