"Bigamy is an offence in all States and Territories, and using s 360(1) of the Criminal Code 1899 (QLD) (the QLD Act) as an example, a person is guilty of a crime if:
- married, goes through the form of marriage with any other person during the life of his or her wife or husband; or
- a person who goes through the form of marriage with any person whom he or she knows to be married."
http://www.findlaw.com.au/articles/5235/bigamy-the-offence-explained-and-why-the-punishmen.aspx
and;
"Bigamy. The Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) provides that any person who, while married, goes through a form or ceremony of marriage with any other person is guilty of an offence [s 94(1)]. Maximum Penalty: 5 years imprisonment.Sep 5, 2014
Bigamy - Law Handbook
www.lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch12s07s02s04.php "
So, this ah should be in gaol for 20 years.
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