Criminal Code Act 1995
Section 3
CHAPTER 5 - THE SECURITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH Part 5.1 - Treason and related offences
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Hide history noteA thing is displayed in a public place if it is capable of being seen by a member of the public who is in a public place (whether or not the thing is actually so seen by a member of the public).
(2)
A thing is also displayed in a public place if it is included in: (a) a document (including, for example, a newspaper, magazine, program, leaflet or ticket); or (b) a film, video or television program;
that is available, or distributed, to the public or a section of the public.
(3)
A thing is also displayed in a public place if it is included in a document, film, video or television program that is available, or distributed to, the public or a section of the public by means of a telegraphic, telephonic or other like service within the meaning of paragraph 51(v) of the Constitution including, for example, by means of the internet.
Example:
If a thing is included in a document that is available to the public or a section of the public on a website, then the thing is displayed in a public place under this subsection.
(4)
In this section, available or distributed includes available or distributed as of right or by invitation, whether express or implied, and whether or not a charge is made for availability or distribution.
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