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Introduce increased sentences for one punch assaults and deaths

Submitted by Debra Akester on Wednesday 12th July 2023

Published on Monday 17th July 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 17th January 2024

Signatures: 2,008

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Introduce increased sentences for one punch assaults and deaths

Petition Details

We would like the Government to pass legislation to introduce increased sentences for one punch assaults and deaths. My family has first-hand experience as our son was killed through a one punch assault - his assailant pleaded not guilty - he was found guilty and given a 7.5 year prison sentence.

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Several Australian states have introduced new minimum and maximum sentences for one punch assaults that kill. We want the Government to take similar action, so that there are increased penalties for one punch assaults and deaths, to deter future crimes, and ensure offenders cannot receive lesser penalties that apply to other offences.


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