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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.