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s 195P

Irrelevant whether incorrect about protected attribute

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Part IOffences
Division 2DSerious vilification

195P Irrelevant whether incorrect about protected attribute

In determining whether a person has committed an offence against section 195N(1) or 195O(1), it is irrelevant that the person was incorrect about—

(a)

a protected attribute of the other person or group of persons; or

(b)

whether the other person or group of persons had a particular protected attribute.

S. 195Q inserted by No. 11/2025 s. 4, substituted by No. 8/2026 s. 3.

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Section 195P — Irrelevant whether incorrect about protected attribute — Crimes Act 1958 (Victoria) — Barrister AI