Referring to the recent case of child sexual abuse in New Zealand, in which the father of a five-year-old received a three-year prison sentence after receiving sentence reductions for pleading guilty, here, Helen Houghton said, “The sentence for the child is lifelong.” Stronger Protection from Sexual OffendingWe will:Increase penalties for serious sexual offending against children. Ensure repeat child sexual offenders face significantly longer prison sentences. Protect Childhood from ExploitationWe will:Increase penalties for producing or distributing child sexual abuse material. Improve coordination between schools, health providers, and child protection agencies.