State government has drafted an amendment to charge serious bullying offences

By Harry Murtough
December 10 2018 - 11:07am
Bullying: Attorney-General Elise Archer said the new legislation would see serious bully cases treated similar to stalking charges. Picture: Paul Scambler
Bullying: Attorney-General Elise Archer said the new legislation would see serious bully cases treated similar to stalking charges. Picture: Paul Scambler

Cases of bullying considered to cause serious physical and mental damage to victims will be classed as criminal offences, under new legislation proposed by the state government. 

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