Senate debates
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Bills
Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill 2019; In Committee
1:08 pm
Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Minister for Agriculture) | Hansard source
We have consulted widely, Senator, including legal advice on the drafting of bill and the amendments involved. You also know—because you are a lawyer—that what you're raising are hypothetical situations, and incitement and intention are well-prosecuted triggers and levels within the legal system. You know that. What we're setting up here today is a regime where, if you're going to go on and incite others to do illegal activities, you will be subject to imprisonment of up to five years as a criminal offence.
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