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REFERENDUM (MACHINERY PROVISIONS) ACT 1984 - SECT 120

Interference with political liberty

    A person shall not hinder or interfere with the free exercise or performance, by any other person, of any political right or duty that is relevant to a referendum under this Act.

Note:   Violence, obscene or discriminatory abuse, property damage and harassment or stalking are examples of conduct that may be an offence under this section.

Penalty:   Imprisonment for 3 years or 100 penalty units, or both.



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