Her suffering cannot be suspended. Yet he walks without serving a day in jail

Somewhere in Canberra tonight, a woman who has been sexually assaulted may be wondering whether to report what happened to her.

She may be frightened, ashamed, or uncertain whether anyone will believe her. She may be weighing the emotional cost of telling police, reliving her trauma and facing her attacker in court.

What message does this sentencing to send to victims. Picture by Karleen Minney