Petition updateLaw Reform for Domestic Violence MurdersWe have had a WIN
Tabitha AcretAustralia
Oct 15, 2025

A HUGE thank you to everyone who signed and shared. We have had a win, and this was a community effort.

 

Today, NSW legislation was introduced to change the minimum sentencing to 25 years for intimate partner murders. 

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Premier Chris Minns and the NSW Labor Government—not just for today’s outcomes, but for the series of legislative changes they are putting into place to address domestic and family violence. While no law can bring back the lives we’ve tragically lost, I truly hope these reforms will serve as a powerful deterrent.


When Mackenzie's murderer's sentence was announced, it was another heartbreak that her case could also be used to help free violent offenders earlier. I am so thankful that part of her legacy will now be that future families will not experience the pain we did through the justice system.


But laws alone are not enough. The government cannot do this work in isolation—it takes a united community to call out discrimination, to stand against violence, and to build a future grounded in respect and equality. I feel deeply thankful that today’s progress reflects the strength and determination of our community working together.
This is not the end for me. I remain committed to advancing the prevention space, creating opportunities for gender equality in every aspect of life. Together, we can make lasting change

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