%T Sentencing in fraud cases %A Rowena Johns %I Judicial Commission of New South Wales %D 2012 %U https://apo.org.au/node/32123 %X This monograph examines the reasons for recent reforms to the legislative framework for fraud, forgery and identity offences in NSW, and makes comparisons with Commonwealth and interstate provisions in light of the objective of national consistency. The increase in maximum penalties evinces a clear intention by Parliament that the courts are to treat these crimes as serious and that harsher sentences are to be imposed. This study: %9 Report