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Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2025

Portfolio: Attorney-General

Introduced12 September 2024
Passed House6 February 2025
Passed Senate6 February 2025
Royal assent7 February 2025

In plain English

New laws make it a serious crime to hurt or threaten someone because of their race, religion, or identity.

Source: Australian Parliament House bill record

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