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Dandelion: Recategorized the page from "Oceania" to "Australia"

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Recategorized the page from "Oceania" to "Australia"

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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:~~Oceania~~]]		[[Category:Australia]]

Dandelion: Recategorized the page

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Recategorized the page

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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:~~Australia/New Guinea/New Zealand~~]]		[[Category:Oceania]]

Etenne at 14:22, 10 December 2015

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	'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.		'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east. Australia is considered by [[boylover]]s to be part of the [[Axis of evil]].

	It is estimated that 5.7 to 16% of Australian boys experience non-penetrative, and 1.4 to 8% experience penetrative, "[[child sexual abuse]]".<ref>http://www.childwise.org.au/page/7/about-child-wise</ref>		It is estimated that 5.7 to 16% of Australian boys experience non-penetrative, and 1.4 to 8% experience penetrative, "[[child sexual abuse]]".<ref>http://www.childwise.org.au/page/7/about-child-wise</ref>

Etenne at 14:04, 12 March 2015

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			[[Category:Australia/New Guinea/New Zealand]]

Lysander at 02:32, 12 March 2015

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	'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.		'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.

			It is estimated that 5.7 to 16% of Australian boys experience non-penetrative, and 1.4 to 8% experience penetrative, "[[child sexual abuse]]".<ref>http://www.childwise.org.au/page/7/about-child-wise</ref>

	==Laws==		==Laws==
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	==NGOs==		==NGOs==
	[[Child Wise]] is the Australian representative of [[ECPAT International]].		[[Child Wise]] is the Australian representative of [[ECPAT International]].

			==References==
			{{reflist}}

Lysander at 02:28, 12 March 2015

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	==Laws==		==Laws==
	In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of ~~offences~~ for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.		In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offenses for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.

	The Australian Government has created offenses for this ~~behaviour~~ under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995. It is a crime for Australian citizens, permanent residents or bodies corporate to engage in, facilitate or benefit from sexual activity with children (under 16 years of age) while overseas. These offences carry penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for individuals and up to $500,000 in fines for companies. The [[Australian Federal Police]] (AFP) has a role in preventing, disrupting and investigating Australians who are associated with such ~~offences~~, in conjunction with relevant State, Commonwealth and international law enforcement partners.		The Australian Government has created offenses for this behavior under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995. It is a crime for Australian citizens, permanent residents or bodies corporate to engage in, facilitate or benefit from sexual activity with children (under 16 years of age) while overseas. These offences carry penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for individuals and up to $500,000 in fines for companies. The [[Australian Federal Police]] (AFP) has a role in preventing, disrupting and investigating Australians who are associated with such offenses, in conjunction with relevant State, Commonwealth and international law enforcement partners.

	These offenses have provisions applying an extended geographical jurisdiction that enables ~~offences~~ committed overseas to be investigated and prosecuted in Australia. Other ~~offences~~ contained in the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 include reference to ~~offences~~ associated with using a carriage service (for example, a mobile phone or the internet) to commit ~~offences~~ related to the sexual exploitation of children. Again, these ~~offences~~ have extended geographical jurisdiction so that they will be investigated and prosecuted in Australia.		These offenses have provisions applying an extended geographical jurisdiction that enables offenses committed overseas to be investigated and prosecuted in Australia. Other offenses contained in the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 include reference to offenses associated with using a carriage service (for example, a mobile phone or the internet) to commit offenses related to the sexual exploitation of children. Again, these offenses have extended geographical jurisdiction so that they will be investigated and prosecuted in Australia.

	In April 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes which increased the penalties that apply to these ~~offences~~ and introduced a new ~~offence~~. It is now an ~~offence~~ to prepare for or plan to commit a child sex tourism ~~offence~~, or to [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas. The offenses carry penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment.		In April 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes which increased the penalties that apply to these offenses and introduced a new offense. It is now an offense to prepare for or plan to commit a child sex tourism offense, or to [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas. The offenses carry penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment.

	The Australian Federal Police actively monitors and prosecutes those involved in [[child sex tourism]]. Convictions often result in significant jail sentences.		The Australian Federal Police actively monitors and prosecutes those involved in [[child sex tourism]]. Convictions often result in significant jail sentences.

Lysander at 02:27, 12 March 2015

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	'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.		'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.

			==Laws==
	In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offences for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.		In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offences for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.

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	The Australian Federal Police actively monitors and prosecutes those involved in [[child sex tourism]]. Convictions often result in significant jail sentences.		The Australian Federal Police actively monitors and prosecutes those involved in [[child sex tourism]]. Convictions often result in significant jail sentences.

			==NGOs==
			[[Child Wise]] is the Australian representative of [[ECPAT International]].

Lysander at 02:21, 12 March 2015

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	In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offences for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.		In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offences for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.

			The Australian Government has created offenses for this behaviour under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995. It is a crime for Australian citizens, permanent residents or bodies corporate to engage in, facilitate or benefit from sexual activity with children (under 16 years of age) while overseas. These offences carry penalties of up to 25 years imprisonment for individuals and up to $500,000 in fines for companies. The [[Australian Federal Police]] (AFP) has a role in preventing, disrupting and investigating Australians who are associated with such offences, in conjunction with relevant State, Commonwealth and international law enforcement partners.

			These offenses have provisions applying an extended geographical jurisdiction that enables offences committed overseas to be investigated and prosecuted in Australia. Other offences contained in the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act 1995 include reference to offences associated with using a carriage service (for example, a mobile phone or the internet) to commit offences related to the sexual exploitation of children. Again, these offences have extended geographical jurisdiction so that they will be investigated and prosecuted in Australia.

			In April 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes which increased the penalties that apply to these offences and introduced a new offence. It is now an offence to prepare for or plan to commit a child sex tourism offence, or to [[child grooming\|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas. The offenses carry penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment.

			The Australian Federal Police actively monitors and prosecutes those involved in [[child sex tourism]]. Convictions often result in significant jail sentences.

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'''Australia''' is an [[Oceania]]n country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of [[Tasmania]], and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighboring countries include [[Indonesia]], [[East Timor]] and [[Papua New Guinea]] to the north; the [[Solomon Islands]] and [[Vanuatu]] to the north-east; and [[New Zealand]] to the south-east.

In April, 2010, the Australian Government introduced changes to legislation which increased the penalties applying to certain offenses pertaining to [[adult-child sex]]. Australians who [[child grooming|groom]] or procure a child for sexual activity overseas can be imprisoned for up to 15 years. The reforms also enhanced the coverage of offences for using a carriage service, such as the internet, for sexual activity with a child or for child abuse material.