A sentence of 12 months' imprisonment suspended after four months for unlawful and indecent assault involving a sexual assault by a former de facto partner, where the offender had a minor unrelated criminal history and pleaded guilty, was held not manifestly excessive. The background relationship between the parties, the circumstances of the offence, and the offender's criminal history are all relevant considerations in sentencing for sexual offences against former partners.
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