Sentencing Tables Index

Sentencing tables are intended to be used as a guide only.

Individual cases should be read if they are to be relied upon.

Unless otherwise stated, section numbers refer to (NSW) Crimes Act 1900.

For explanation of abbreviations and important information regarding sentences, please read the Key to Sentencing Tables (PDF, 21.8 KB) (PDF, 21.8 KB) (PDF, 21.8 KB).

Arson

s.195(1)(b) - Intentionally or Recklessly Destroy Property by Fire

Assault / Wound / GBH / Affray

Repealed Offences

Break and Enter

Bribery

Bribery / Misconduct in Public Office

Driving Offences

Drugs

Amphetamines - Import

Amphetamines - Manufacture

Amphetamine - Supply

Amphetamine - Traffick

s.302.2 Cth Code - Traffick Commercial Quantity

Cannabis - Cultivate

Cannabis - Import

s.307.1 Cth Code - Import Commercial Quantity
s.233B Customs Act - Import Commercial Quantity (repealed)
s.223B Customs Act - Import Trafficable Quantity (repealed)

Cannabis - Supply

s.25(1) - Supply Less Than Commercial Quantity

Cocaine - Import

Cocaine - Supply

Cocaine - Traffick

s.302.2 Cth Code - Traffick Commercial Quantity

Ecstacy / MDMA - Import

Ecstacy / MDMA - Manufacture

s.24(2) DMTA - Manufacture Large Commercial Quantity

Ecstacy / MDMA - Supply

Ecstacy / MDMA - Traffick

s.302.2 Cth Code - Traffick Commercial Quantity

Gammabutyrolactone - GBL

Heroin - Import

Heroin - Supply

Heroin - Traffick

s.302.2 Cth Code - Traffick Commercial Quantity

Precursor

Escape

Escape Lawful Custody

Firearms

Fraud

Repealed Offences

Justice Offences

Kidnapping

Assault Causing Death - s.25A

s.25A - Assault Causing Death

Manslaughter

Money Laundering / Proceeds of Crime

Murder

Associated Offence

By Description

By Year Sentence Imposed

People Smuggling

Aggravated People Smuggling - pre June 2010 Amendments
Aggravated People Smuggling - post June 2010 Amendments

Receiving

Regulated Specimens Offences

(Cth) Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act - Import / Export Offences

Robbery

Sexual Assault Offences

Victim Aged 16 Years or Older

s.61I - Sexual Intercourse without Consent
s.61I - Non-custodial Sentence
s.61J - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse without Consent - offence committed pre SNPP (01.02.2003)
s.61J - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse without Consent - offence committed post SNPP (01.02.2003)
s.61JA - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse without Consent in Company
s.61K(b) - Assault with Intent to Have Sexual Intercourse
Total Sentence Greater Than 10 Years - Less Than 15 Years
Total Sentence 15 Years and Greater
Total Sentence 20 Years and Greater

Victim Aged 16 Years or Older - Repealed Offences

Victim Aged Under 16 Years

Note: s.25AA (NSW) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act applies to sentences imposed on or after 31.08.2018 - a court must sentence an offender for a child sexual offence in accordance with the sentencing patterns and practices at the time of sentencing, not at the time of the offence.

s.61J - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse without Consent (Child Victim)
s.66A - Sexual Intercourse with Child Under 10 Years (offences committed on or after 29.06.2015 - for earlier offences see below)
s.66C(1) - Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 10-14 Years (offences committed on or after 13.06.2003 - for earlier offences see below)
s.66C(2) - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 10-14 Years (offences committed on or after 13.06.2003 - for earlier offences see below)
s.66C(3) - Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 14-16 Years (offences committed on or after 13.06.2003 - for earlier offences see below)
s.66C(4) - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 14-16 Years (offences committed on or after 13.06.2003 - for earlier offences see below)
s.66EA - Maintain Unlawful Sexual Relationship with Child
s.73 - Carnal Knowledge by Teacher etc. of Girl Aged 10-17 Years / Sexual Intercourse - Young Person 16-17 Years Under Special Care
s.91D - Child Prostitution
s.272.11 Cth Code - Persistent Sexual Abuse of Child Outside Australia
s.474.26(1) Cth Code - Use Carriage Service to Procure Person Under 16 Years
s.474.27(1) Cth Code - Use Carriage Service to Groom Person Under 16 Years
Total Sentence Over 10 Years - Child Complainant
Total Sentence Over 15 Years - Child Complainant
Total Sentence Over 20 Years - Child Complainant

Victim Aged Under 16 Years - Repealed Offences

s.61D - Sexual Intercourse without Consent (Child Victim)
s.61E - Indecent Assault (Child Victim)
s.61M(1) - Aggravated Indecent Assault (Child Victim)
s.61(M)(2) - Indecent Assault on a Child
s.66A - Sexual Intercourse with Child Under 10 Years (offences committed prior to 01.02.2003)
s.66A - Sexual Intercourse with Child Under 10 Years (offences committed 01.02.2003-31.12.2008)
s.66A(1) - Sexual Intercourse with Child Under 10 Years (offences committed 01.01.2009-28.06.2015)
s.66A(2) - Aggravated Sexual Intercourse with Child Under 10 Years (offences committed 01.01.2009-28.06.2015)
s.66C(1) - Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 10-16 Years (offences committed prior to 13.06.2003)
s.66C(2) - Sexual Intercourse with Child Aged 10-16 Years Under Authority (offenced committed prior to 16.06.2003)
s.66EA - Maintain Unlawful Sexual Rellationship with Child (substituted 01.12.2018)
ss.67/68 - Carnal Knowledge of Girl Under 10 Years
ss.71/72 - Carnal Knowledge of Girl Aged 10-16 Years
ss.76/76A - Indecent Assault / Act of Indecency - Girl Under 16 Years
s.78H - Homosexual Intercourse with Male Under 10 Years
s.78K - Homosexual Intercourse with Male Aged 10-18 Years
ss.79/80 - Buggery (Victim Under 16 Years)
s.81 - Indecent Assault on Male (Victim Under 16 Years)

Child Pornography / Child Abuse Material

Terrorism Offences

Last updated:

21 Nov 2024