Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill
About this bill
This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to provide for new offences relating to persons 18 years or older using electronic communications (such as social media platforms) to harm persons under 16 and increases penalties for offences relating to the sexual grooming of children online.
Current status
Passed first reading 20 October 2021, now with the Justice Committee (currently before committee).
Submissions due 10 December 2021
Member of Parliament responsible
Bill type
Member's bill
All data
| Bill type | Member's bill |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 53 |
| Ref | 59-1 |
| Introduced | 5 August 2021 |
| First reading | 20 October 2021 |
| Select Committee | Justice Committee |
| Public submissions due | 10 December 2021 |
| Divided | No |
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