If passed, the Government says it would be the first legislated non-parole period specifically for intimate partner homicide (IPH) in Australia.
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley said in a statement: “A 25-year standard non-parole period reflects the community’s deep sense of outrage and the lasting harm these crimes cause.”
Background
IPH occurs when a person murders their current or former spouse.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it is the most prevalent form of domestic and family violence homicide, and usually involves a female victim.
NSW Government data shows that between June 2020 and June 2025, 59 people were murdered by their current or previous intimate partner. The majority of victims were women and the majority of perpetrators were men.
Changes
In NSW, the majority of murder convictions carry a minimum non-parole period of 20 years.
The bill would add five years, making the non-parole period for IPH 25 years.
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A non-parole period is the minimum amount of time an offender must spend in prison before they can be released.
In a statement, the Government said the increase “align[s] intimate partner murder with other offences… such as the murder of a child”.
Comments
Opposition Leader Mark Speakman told TDA: “I support a higher standard non-parole period for intimate partner murder. Murder is the worst of all crimes and penalties should reflect the community’s condemnation.”
Domestic Violence NSW senior policy officer Angie Gehle told TDA the bill “recognises the horrific nature of this crime and aims to strengthen accountability for those who choose to use violence.”
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