Summary
- The NSW government has introduced reforms to make it harder for alleged domestic violence perpetrators to get bail.
- The new law reverses the presumption of bail for serious domestic violence offences, requiring alleged offenders to justify their release.
- The reforms will also apply to coercive control, high-risk offenders, and expanding categories of offences for bail decisions.
- The changes aim to prioritize the safety of victims and are part of a larger $230 million package to address domestic and family violence.
