# Child sexual offense sentencing in New South Wales

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-sexual-offense-sentencing-in-new-south-wales
> Updated: 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

A 24-year-old man was sentenced in the Bathurst District Court for multiple counts of sexual intercourse with children. The offenses involved victims aged between 10 and 16, with incidents occurring in 2020 and 2024.

During the sentencing process, Judge Penny Musgrave highlighted the vulnerability of the victims, noting, ‘The younger the child, the more defenceless and vulnerable they are.’

## Claims

- Judge Penny Musgrave stated that younger children are more defenseless and vulnerable. (single source)
- A 24-year-old man was sentenced in Bathurst District Court for multiple counts of sexual intercourse with children. (single source)
- The offender was between 18 and 19 years old during the first incident involving a victim aged 14 or 15. (single source)
- A second victim was 12 years old at the time of the offending in 2024. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Lochie Dalton targets Bathurst 1000 victory

Driver Lochie Dalton aims for victory at the Bathurst 1000 with Erebus Motorsport, while 10-year-old Jesse Hawkins begins his third-generation speedway racing career.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bathurst-district-court-sentences-man-for-child-sexual-offences

### 2026-09-16: Man charged with 26 offences following alleged sexual acts in Parramatta

A 20-year-old man faces 26 charges, including multiple counts of non-consensual sexual acts, following an investigation into incidents at a Parramatta shopping centre.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-charged-with-26-offences-following-alleged-sexual-acts-in-parramatta

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