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30 August 2026

What’s behind Australia’s low rate of sexual assault convictions

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What’s behind Australia’s low rate of sexual assault convictions

Just 5 per cent of sexual assault cases reported to police result in custodial sentences in NSW, and it’s a similar story across Australia.

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