What we do

The NSW Sentencing Council is an independent advisory body. 

It was established in 2003, the first in Australia, under Part 8B of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. 

As set out in Section 100J of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, the Council independently and impartially:

The Sentencing Council also seeks information from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) of the Department of Communities and Justice and the Judicial Commission of New South Wales in matters of sentencing.

The Council meets once a month, more often if required. Observers can attend meetings in the absence of appointed members but are not able to vote at meetings.

Last updated:

07 Sep 2023