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Australian paedophiles have passports cancelled

A person holding an Australian passport.

The federal government has denied passports to 857 child sex offenders since late last year. Source: Getty Images

Almost 30 registered child sex offenders attempting to travel overseas have had their passports cancelled under strict new legislation aimed at reducing child sex tourism.



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