Criminal Code Act 1995
Section 3
CHAPTER 10 - NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Part 10.5 - Postal services Division 471 - Postal offences Subdivision C - Offences relating to use of postal or similar service involving sexual activity with person under 16
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Hide history noteImpossibility of sexual activity taking place
(1)
A person may be found guilty of an offence against section 471.24 , 471.25 or 471.25A even if it is impossible for the sexual activity referred to in that section to take place.
Fictitious persons
(2)
For the purposes of an offence against this Subdivision, it does not matter that the recipient to whom the sender believes the sender is causing an article to be carried is a fictitious person represented to the sender as a real person.
(2A)
For the purposes of an offence against section 471.25A , it does not matter that the child is a fictitious person represented to the sender as a real person.
Attempt not offence
(3)
It is not an offence to attempt to commit an offence against section 471.24 , 471.25 or 471.25A .
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