THE NSW Government has introduced tougher domestic violence laws, including higher penalties for breaching Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders (ADVOs). New offences target intentional and persistent breaches, carrying penalties of up to five years in prison. A Serious Domestic Abuse Prevention Order (SDAPO) has been introduced for high-risk offenders, with similar penalties for violations. Additional reforms include enhanced stalking definitions and electronic provisional AVOs. The laws complement earlier measures and a $245.6M investment in victim support.
TOUGHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS
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