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📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Racial Vilification) Bill 2004

Assented toLABill 33118 August 2004

This bill amends the Criminal Code of Western Australia to introduce offences related to racial vilification, including conduct intended or likely to incite racial animosity or harassment, and possession of related materials. It defines key terms and provides defences.

Impact

This bill affects racial groups and individuals in Western Australia by creating legal protections against racial vilification. It matters because it aims to reduce racial discrimination and promote social harmony.

Key Changes

["Introduces new offences related to conduct intended or likely to incite racial animosity or racist harassment.", "Introduces new offences related to possession of material for dissemination with intent to incite racial animosity or racist harassment.", "Defines key terms such as 'animosity towards', 'harass', and 'member' of a racial group.", "Provides defences for conduct engaged in reasonably and in good faith for artistic, academic, religious, scientific, or public interest purposes."]