The Latest Breaking News from Jodie Harrison

Cruel loophole for families of dead DV victims to close

Grieving families will be given a reprieve from dealing with nasty legal disputes after a loved one has died, with coroners able to pick the best next of kin.

AAP · Sep 22

Bid to cut sex assault trial trauma with 'ground rules'

Victims taking the stand in trials against attackers will no longer have to repeat degrading and sordid details due to a state's courtroom reforms.

AAP · Sep 21

New laws close the door on domestic violence loophole

A loophole will be closed to ensure perpetrators can't get away with breaking into their victims' homes after an offender won a controversial High Court case.

AAP · Mar 25

Sport clubs step up to tackle violence culture

Research has found domestic, family and sexual violence are interlinked with sport, prompting a push to get clubs to influence better behaviour.

AAP · Jun 13, 2025

Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options

Sexual violence victim-survivors are being offered alternative ways to report incidents, with one state launching a campaign to give back choice and control.

AAP · Apr 13, 2025

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.

AAP · Apr 3, 2025

Alleged domestic violence perpetrators to wear ankle bracelets under NSW bail reforms

Corrective services will electronically monitor whereabouts of people released from custody while charged with serious offences

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024

NSW Makes Permanent Changes To Contraceptive Pill Scheme, Allowing Pharmacies To Offer 12-Month Refills

“Making the availability of the pill at community pharmacies is the right thing for women and our communities,” says Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2024

True extent of killing laid bare in DV scourge review

A major NSW report analysing hundreds of domestic violence-related killings has provided a sobering wake-up call for politicians.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

'Unprecedented' porn access prompts probe into impacts

Concerns about easy access to online pornography and what it's doing to young people will form the focus of an inquiry into harmful adult content.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024