In particular the Council will advise on the standard non-parole periods for murder and whether they should be increased; and the sentences imposed for domestic and family violence related homicides.
The Council's Terms of Reference for the iquiry are -
In undertaking this review, the Sentencing Council should consider:
- Sentences imposed for homicides and how these sentencing decisions compare with sentencing decisions in other Australian states and territories;
- The impact of sentencing decisions on the family members of homicide victims;
- The devastating impact of domestic and family violence on our community;
- The application of section 61 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 in the context of life sentences imposed for murder;
- The principles that courts apply when sentencing for these offences, including the sentencing principles applied in cases involving domestic and family violence; and
- Any other matter the Council considers relevant.
