Sentence: Sex Offender Registration for a period of 15 years
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Parties, I have had to gather you here today because since I imposed the sentence in this matter, it has come to my attention that the offence for which you were convicted, Mr O'Loughlin, is classified as a Class 1 offence for the purposes of the Sex Offender Registration Act.[1] That is, you were convicted of an offence which involves sexual penetration where the victim is a child. According to Schedule 1 of the Act, that makes it a Class 1 offence.
That also means that by operation of law, you are automatically registered as a registerable offender. It is not a matter of discretion exercisable by me. As such, upon your release from custody from your sentence, you will be required to comply with the reporting conditions and obligations imposed under the Sex Offender Registration Act for a period of 15 years. This is the period prescribed by s34(1)(b) of the Act.
You will be provided with a volume of material which sets out your obligations. I will amend the Court Order for sentence made 26 April 2024 to reflect this amendment and I am able to make the amendment pursuant to of the .