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Alex Mitchell and Farid Farid

'Bait and bash' laws welcomed but more action wanted

Laws will punish people who lure victims on false pretences and target them for their sexuality. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Advocates are welcoming tougher penalties after violent attacks against gay and bisexual teens lured on dating apps by religiously motivated offenders.

But LGBTQI groups want more action, including full inclusion in hate speech laws covering incitement to violence and hatred on the basis of sexuality.

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