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ARTICLE · 10 SEPTEMBER 2024

Is incest illegal in Australia?

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Outlines the offence of incest across Australia, noting relevant penalties as well as possible defences under law.

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When most people think of offences relating to sex between family members, they assume it is referring to offences in which an offender is an adult having sexual relations with a child under the age of consent or at least under the age of 18 years old.

However, laws against incest in Australia are much broader, encompassing sexual relations between family members including consenting adults also known as family incest.

The following outlines the offence of incest across Australia, noting relevant penalties as well as possible defences under law.

For more on this topic, get in touch with one of our  criminal lawyers in Sydney for tailored advice.

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