Beastiality and beastiality porn laws

Earlier this year, NSW Police arrested a man described as the "state's worst alleged beastiality offender" over a series of alleged acts of sexual abuse against dogs, sheep, goats and chickens. The alleged offender, who went by the pseudonym Beast Boy online, was allegedly engaging in sexual acts with animals in order to make beastiality pornography for others.

Acts of beastiality naturally provoke both public outrage and disgust, which is why specific offences of beastiality exist in every State and Territory in Australia.

The following outlines the offence of beastiality across Australia, noting the criminal penalties attached and any specific defences available in each jurisdiction.