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Criminal Code Amendment (Protecting Commonwealth Frontline Workers) Act 2024
Act No. 64 of 2024 · Assented 9 July 2024
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In brief
Amends the Criminal Code to define "Commonwealth frontline worker" and extend existing offences about causing harm or threats to Commonwealth officials so they cover those workers.
Who's affected
- Commonwealth public officials serving the public
- People who threaten or harm them
- Courts and prosecutors
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