Criminal Code Act 1995

Div 273 heading substituted by No 72 of 2019, s 3 and Sch 7 item 13, effective 21 September 2019. The heading formerly read:

Division 273 - Offences involving child pornography material or child abuse material outside Australia

Div 273 inserted by No 42 of 2010, s 3 and Sch 1 item 4, effective 15 April 2010.

Subdiv B heading substituted by No 72 of 2019, s 3 and Sch 7 item 15, effective 21 September 2019. The heading formerly read:

Subdivision B - Offences committed overseas involving child pornography material or child abuse material

Subdiv B inserted by No 42 of 2010, s 3 and Sch 1 item 4, effective 15 April 2010.

S 273.5 repealed by No 72 of 2019, s 3 and Sch 7 item 16, effective 21 September 2019. For transitional provision, see note under s 273.7(1) . S 273.5 formerly read:

SECTION 273.5 Possessing, controlling, producing, distributing or obtaining child pornography material outside Australia  
(1)
A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person:

(i) has possession or control of material; or

(ii) produces, distributes or obtains material; or

(iii) facilitates the production or distribution of material; and

(b) the material is child pornography material; and

(c) the conduct referred to in paragraph (a) occurs outside Australia.

Penalty: Imprisonment for 15 years.

(2)
Absolute liability applies to paragraph (1)(c).

Note:

For absolute liability, see section 6.2.

S 273.5 inserted by No 42 of 2010, s 3 and Sch 1 item 4, effective 15 April 2010.