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Supporting people smuggling is an offence under section 73.3A of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
To establish the offence of people smuggling, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt that:
It is immaterial whether entry into the foreign country was via Australia.
The contingent offence of people smuggling is not established unless:
Proceedings for people smuggling offences cannot be commenced without the Attorney-General’s consent.
Defences to people smuggling charges include duress and self-defence.
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