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Criminal Code Act 1983
155AAssault, obstruction etc. of persons providing rescue, medical
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155A Assault, obstruction etc. of persons providing rescue, medical
treatment or other aid
(1) A person who unlawfully assaults, obstructs or hinders another
person:
(a) who is providing rescue, resuscitation, medical treatment, first
aid or succour of any kind to a third person;
(b) who is taking action to prevent injury or further injury to a third
person who is in immediate risk of injury or further injury; or
(c) who is taking action to prevent damage or further damage to
property that is in immediate risk of damage or further
damage,
is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 5 years.
(2) If the person thereby endangers the life of or causes harm to the
third person, the person is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.