Vandalism Penalties Across Australian States & Territories

Vandalism (criminal damage / graffiti) penalties vary significantly by jurisdiction. All can impose fines and/or imprisonment; severity scales with damage value and aggravating factors.

JurisdictionSummary Offence Max PenaltyIndictable Threshold / Max
NSW$2,200 / 12 mo>$5,000 damage → 10 yrs
Victoria$27,500 (value irrelevant)—
Queensland$130,000 / 2 yrs>$100,000 or "major crime" → 7 yrs
South Australia$2,500 / 6 mo>$10,000 → 7 yrs
Western Australia$24,000 / 12 mo>$50,000 or "major crime" → 10 yrs
Tasmania$110,000 (value irrelevant)—
NT$1,000 (value irrelevant)—

Additional orders: Restitution, community service, graffiti removal orders (common).

Note: Penalties current as of 2023; legislation changes. Seek legal advice for specific cases.

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