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Criminal Code Act 1983
201Abduction, enticement or detention of child under 16 years for
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201 Abduction, enticement or detention of child under 16 years for immoral purpose Any person who takes or entices away or detains a child who is under the age of 16 years with the intention that he or another shall have sexual intercourse with the child or that the child shall be indecently dealt with or exposed to indecent behaviour, is guilty of an offence and is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.