spank a child in New South Wales

You are Allowed

This rule is normally: Allowed

Parameters that can change your answer (set your choices here):

•   child's age >= 16 years


•   parts of body is one of (head, neck)


•   more than briefly harm or bruise


•   at private school


•   at public school

Maximum penalty: 7 years in prison and 200 penalty units = $22,000 AUD

References:
1. https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/corporal-punishment-key-issues
2. https://www.alrc.gov.au/publications/20.%20Family%20Violence%2C%20Child%20Protection%20and%20the%20Criminal%20Law/criminal-offences-relating-c
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_corporal_punishment#Australia

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