Section 66D — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse—child between 10 and 16

Any person who assaults a child who is of or above the age of 10 years and under the age of 16 years with intent to commit an offence under section 66C on the child is liable to the penalty provided for the commission of that offence.

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 8 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 66A — Sexual intercourse—child under 10
s 66B — Attempting, or assaulting with intent, to have sexual intercourse with child under 10
s 66C — Sexual intercourse—child between 10 and 16
s 66DA — Sexual touching—child under 10
s 66DB — Sexual touching—child between 10 and 16
s 66DC — Sexual act—child under 10

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