NSW Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders given major overhaul

By James Robertson
Updated May 5 2016 - 12:13am, first published 12:00am
"Victims can be reluctant to tell police they're afraid of their partner." Photo: Gabriele Charotte
"Victims can be reluctant to tell police they're afraid of their partner." Photo: Gabriele Charotte

It will become easier for victims of domestic violence to seek restraining orders in a major strengthening of legal protections to be unveiled by the NSW Attorney-General on Thursday.

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