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Alex Mitchell

DV culprits face organised-crime measures in crackdown

NSW will increase penalties for repeated and serious AVO breaches under proposed laws. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Domestic-violence offenders will be targeted with prevention orders typically used to fight organised criminals as NSW leaders try to curb soaring rates.

The state government will increase penalties for repeated and serious AVO breaches under proposed laws that will include new offences for knowingly breaching an order with the intent to cause harm or fear.

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