Introduced on Aug 5 2021. A member’s bill in the name of Angie Warren-Clark it creates new offences relating to persons 18 years or older using electronic communications (such as social media platforms) to harm persons under 16 and increases penalties for offences relating to the sexual grooming of children online. First reading on Oct 20, supported by all parties and sent to the justice committee. Reported back on Oct 4 2022 with a number of changes. Second reading on Nov 9, committee stage Dec 7 and third reading on April 5 supported by all parties.

Crimes (Child Exploitation Offences) Amendment Bill