NSW Sentencing Council

The Council is an independent body. We monitor sentencing trends and practices, review the law, advise the government and educate the public.

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Good character in sentencing
Read about our review of good character in sentencing.
Sentencing Explained
A podcast series by the NSW Sentencing Council.
Firearms, knives and other weapons
Read our reports on sentencing for firearms, knives and other weapons offences.
Fraud
Read our report on sentencing for fraud and fraud-related offences.
Meet the NSW Sentencing Council
Learn more about the members of the NSW Sentencing Council.
For students
Information and help for HSC Legal Studies students.