I echo the sentiments of all who have posted, I have never been to Australia, but like most Scots have family there.
My wife backpacked and worked her way round Australia, (something about some street corners were better than others, don't know what she means?),for a year when she was younger and said it was a beautiful country with smashing people.
As Grandpaul and Cash wrote, if it is indeed wilful, the punishment should fit the crime!
Keep safe and my thoughts are with you.
Robert