Pedophiles could face life behind bars under proposed new laws

Convicted pedophiles will face much harsher sentences, including life behind bars, if the coalition government manages to get tough new laws through parliament.

Attorney-General Christian Porter.

Attorney-General Christian Porter. Source: AAP

Child sex offenders could face life behind bars under laws to be re-introduced to federal parliament next week.

The proposed shake-up of sentencing laws is largely aimed at pedophiles who commit crimes online and overseas.

The laws, which contain mandatory minimum sentences, would also make it harder for offenders to get bail or parole.






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