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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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