## Yes, in [tag:new-south-wales] ## The New South Wales [*Crimes Act 1900*][1] says: > 86 KIDNAPPING > >(1) Basic offence A person who takes or detains a person, without the person's consent-- > >(1) ... > >(a1) with the intention of committing a serious indictable offence, or > >(b) ... > >is liable to imprisonment for 14 years. Stealing a car is a “serious indictable offence” so this is kidnapping. [1]: https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-040