Reforms strengthening protections for victim-survivors of sexual violence pass NSW Parliament

12/09/2025

Legislation to strengthen protections for victim-survivors of sexual abuse and toughen penalties for perpetrators has passed NSW Parliament.

The suite of amendments to the Crimes Act 1900 which passed the upper house last night include ensuring offenders who either sexually assault someone or indecently interfere with their body after death cannot escape prosecution, if the time of death is unknown.

Click here for the media release.