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We advocate to government to improve outcomes for our clients. Find out about our latest advocacy, media releases and policy submissions.

Media releases

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Oct 23

Media Release: Call for State and Federal Governments to Conduct an Inquiry in light of Tragic Incident.

Bankstown, Sydney 5 October 2023. The case of Troy Safranko, a Sydney man who allegedly took the life of his own mother within a day of being released on bail, raises serious concerns. Justice Support Centre urgently calls on legislators to reconsider bail laws to ensure both the safety of victims of domestic and family violence and that perpetrators with mental health concerns are given the support they need.

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Dec 22

Media release – Achievable reforms to the Victim Support Scheme are urgently needed to improve supports for victim-survivors, says South West Sydney Legal Centre

South West Sydney Legal Centre has today recommended a series of reforms to the NSW Victims Support Scheme, saying the Scheme remains invaluable to the recovery of victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.

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Dec 22

Media release – South West Sydney Legal Centre warns against the unintended consequences of rushing through coercive control legislation without proper consultation

South West Sydney Legal Centre is joining the call from across the domestic and family violence sector for increased consultation on the possible criminalisation of coercive control in New South Wales.

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Dec 22

Media release – Leader of local domestic violence and legal service recognised for longstanding community service

President of our Board, Naushee Rahman, received the Order of Liverpool on Monday for her contributions to community, after years of volunteering at local community organisations.

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