NSW What is Considered a 'Sexual Act'?

[Toqual]

What is considered a 'sexual act'?

Apologies for the odd question although with the age of consent outlining the minimal age for a sexual act, what does that include/exclude?

 

[winston wolf]

I would say its covered by the same rule as pornography.

"I cant define it but I know it when I see it"

 

[Sarah J]

Hi Toqual,

In relation to the age of consent, under Division 10 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), sexual offences involving a minor relate primarily to "sexual intercourse": see Sections 66A-D.

There is also an offence of "procuring or grooming a child under 16 for unlawful sexual activity" which relates to activities of a sexual nature including exposing a child to indecent material: Section 66EB.

In what context do you mean by "sexual act"?

 

[Toqual]

For example,

Fellatio? Is this considered a sexual act by law?

I haven't been able to find a definition of a 'sexual act' in regards to the age of consent.

 

[John R]

Hi @Toqual
Check out Lawstuff's Know Your Rights section on S*x in NSW.

Hope this helps.

 

[Toqual]

Cheers!

 

[Toqual]

However, would any additional laws apply, e.g. exposing yourself to a minor (including if you are)? Please reference any legislation.

 

[John R]

Hi @Toqual,
As mentioned by @Sarah J, the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) is the primary criminal offence legislation for NSW.