Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Criminal and Migration Laws) Act 2026 (2 of 2026)

Schedule 1   Criminal law amendments

Part 2   Increased penalty for using a postal or similar service to menace, harass or cause offence

Criminal Code Act 1995

8   Section 471.12 of the Criminal Code (penalty)

Repeal the penalty, substitute:

Penalty: Imprisonment for 5 years.


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