Animosity against a sex offender could soon be illegal in Tasmania

Matt Maloney
January 5 2024 - 5:00am
Changes to the operation of the state's sex offender register are out for consultation until February 16.
Changes to the operation of the state's sex offender register are out for consultation until February 16.

Inciting "animosity" against a reported sex offender in Tasmania would become an offence under proposed new laws and attract two years' imprisonment.

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Matt Maloney

Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.

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