title: Domestic Violence (Family Protection) Act 1989 (No. 42 of 1989), 5 May 1989.
abstract: Among other things, this Act redefines a number of sexual crimes committed against women and children.  In general, it increases the penalties for the commission of sexual crimes, particularly when committed by ascendants, guardians, and caretakers, and sets forth in greater detail the kinds of sexual behavior that are liable to punishment.  It also adds to the Criminal Code the offenses of "householder permitting abuse of children on his premises", "abuse of intellectually impaired children", and "maintaining a sexual relationship with a child under sixteen".
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D001519:Behavior; D002649:Child Abuse; D003415:Crime; D019049:Developed Countries; D010139:Pacific Islands; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D017406:Sexual Harassment; D012940:Social Problems
keywords: Australia; Behavior; Child Abuse--legal aspects; Crime; Developed Countries; Oceania; Sex Behavior--legal aspects; Sexual Harassment--legal aspects; Social Problems