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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 23XH

23XH Restrictions on publication
A person must not intentionally, in any report of a proceeding under this Division, publish:
(a)
the name of the suspect; or
(b)
any information likely to enable the identification of the suspect;

unless the suspect has been charged with a relevant offence or the magistrate, by order, has authorised such publication.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 12 months.

 

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