Indonesia's parliament has approved a criminal code that bans sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, part of a raft of legal changes that critics say undermine civil liberties in the world's third-largest democracy.
Australians visiting popular tourist hotspot, Bali, will need to be wary of the laws, with the new code applying to Indonesians and foreigners alike.
As well as a ban on extramarital sex, the new code will also prohibit cohabitation between unmarried couples. It was passed with support from all political parties and despite warnings from business groups that it could scare away tourists and harm investment.
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