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Ethan James

Plan for 'animosity' against abusers offence dropped

The final report of an inquiry into child abuse in Tasmanian institutions made 191 recommendations. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmania's government has abandoned a proposed law change that would have made it illegal to "incite animosity" towards registered child sexual offenders.

The government wants to amend the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act, with the goal of making information about offenders on the register more accessible.

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