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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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