Child Sex Offences

Sexual conduct toward children below the age of 16 illegal in Queensland. The Criminal Code 1899 contains various offences involving sexual activity with children and these offences can attract lengthy terms of imprisonment. The below pages provide information about child sex offences in Queensland.

• Penile penetration of child under 16
• Indecent treatment of a child under 16
• Maintaining a sexual relationship with a child under 16
• Incest