Summary Offences Act 1981

Offences against persons or property

10A: Ill-treatment or wilful neglect of child

You could also call this:

"Don't hurt or neglect kids on purpose"

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You can't treat a child badly or neglect them on purpose. This law was part of the Summary Offences Act 1981. It was repealed on 19 March 2012 by section 10(2) of the Crimes Amendment Act (No 3) 2011, which you can find on the legislation website.

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10: Assault on Police, prison, or traffic officer, or

"Hurting a police, prison, or traffic officer on the job is against the law"

10B: Leaving child without reasonable supervision and care, or

"Leaving a child alone without proper care can lead to a big fine."

10AIll-treatment or wilful neglect of child (Repealed)

Notes

Section 10A: repealed, on 19 March 2012, by section 10(2) of the Crimes Amendment Act (No 3) 2011 (2011 No 79).