Section 61KECrimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Sexual act

Any person (the accused person) who without the consent of another person (the complainant) and knowing that the complainant does not consent intentionally—
(a) carries out a sexual act with or towards the complainant, or
(b) incites the complainant to carry out a sexual act with or towards the accused person, or
(c) incites a third person to carry out a sexual act with or towards the complainant, or
(d) incites the complainant to carry out a sexual act with or towards a third person,
is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty—Imprisonment for 18 months.

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