Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Introduce increased sentences for one punch assaults and deaths
Closed
2,008 signatures
What the petition asks
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.
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.
Timeline
| 17 Jul 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Jan 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,008
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
17 Jul 2023
Closed
17 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.