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True or false: shouting insults and threats at someone in the street can be against the law in Australia.

  1. aTrueCorrect answer
  2. bFalse

Why?

Abuse does not have to be physical to be illegal. Verbal abuse, such as threats and insults, is not accepted in Australia.

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