“Sian’s Law” passes Parliament to keep child murderers behind bars for longer | 7NEWS

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7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “”Sian’s Law” passes Parliament to keep child murderers behind bars for longer | 7NEWS” – below is their description.

Tough new laws passed State Parliament overnight to keep child murderers and serial killers behind bars for longer.

“Sian’s Law” will honour the life of Noosa schoolgirl, Sian Kingi, who was abducted and killed in 1987.

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