NSW government seeking advice for urgent law reform for domestic violence [Video]

The NSW government is seeking urgent advice to determine if reform to bail laws for domestic violence is needed, Premier Chris Minns has said.

Speaking at a press conference today, Minns said “the terrible scourge of domestic violence leaves a deep and lasting impact”.

“The death of these women often at the hands of a family member is escalating and horrifying to the people of New South Wales,” he said.

The government will review decisions made before Ticehurst’s death and seek advice on the processes that allowed Billings to be bailed.

“To put it simply, there are serious questions for the New South Wales Government to answer as to how the alleged offender was out on bail,” Minns said.

“We have a duty of care to alleged victims, particularly those awaiting …