Group
Subdivision

034 Child abuse material offences

Latest release
Australian and New Zealand Standard Offence Classification (ANZSOC)
Reference period
2023

Description

This subdivision includes the production, possession, distribution, or display of child abuse material in written, photographic, film, video, digital, or another format. 

0341 Produce or distribute child abuse material

Offences in this group include the creation, production, import, export, supply, purchase, dealing, distribution, or control of child abuse material by any means and in any form. Production may include writing, photographing, filming, directing, compiling, editing, or other acts that contribute to the production of child abuse material in any form. 

Offences relating to aiding or facilitating the production or distribution of child abuse material are also included in this group.

Inclusions:

  • Conspiracy to produce or distribute child abuse material
  • Facilitate, produce, create, or distribute (including by post or online) child abuse material
  • Induce a child to send or stream sexual material in any format
  • Solicit child abuse material
  • Transmit, make available, publish, advertise, or promote child abuse material
  • Use a child for production of child abuse material or abusive performance
  • Other offences relating to the production or distribution of child abuse material

Exclusions:

  • Non-consensual creation or distribution of sexual material of an adult – coded to 0350 Intimate image offences
  • Procure or groom a child for abuse – coded to 0330 Child procurement or grooming
  • Unlawful sexual contact or penetration of a child – coded to the relevant groups in 032 Sexual assault of a child

0342 Possess or access child abuse material

Offences in this group include the possession or accessing of child abuse material in written, photographic, film, video, digital or any other format.

Inclusions:

  • Possess, access, or intentionally view child abuse material
  • Possess, purchase, or import a child-like sex doll
  • Other offences relating to the possession or accessing of child abuse material

Exclusions:

  • Induce a child to send or stream sexual material in any format – coded to 0341 Produce or distribute child abuse material
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