Exceptions
102G Exceptions
A person does not contravene section 102D or 102E if the person establishes that the person's conduct was engaged in reasonably and in good faith—
in the performance, exhibition or distribution of an artistic work; or
in the course of any statement, publication, discussion or debate made or held, or any other conduct engaged in, for any genuine academic, artistic, public interest, religious or scientific purpose; or
in making or publishing a fair and accurate report of any event or matter of public interest.
For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), a religious purpose includes, but is not limited to, worship, observance, practice, teaching, preaching and proselytising that is in conformity with the doctrines, beliefs or principles of that religion.
Pt 7 (Heading) amended by No. 11/2025 s. 33.
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