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flag The Northern Territory mandates 25-year non-parole sentences for domestic violence murders of current or former partners, effective 2026.

flag The Northern Territory is enacting Australia’s strictest sentencing laws for domestic violence-related murders, mandating a 25-year non-parole period for offenders convicted of killing a current or former partner. flag The move, announced by Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby, targets a legal loophole that allowed lenient sentences in cases involving intoxication and violent acts, including high-profile cases where offenders received sentences as short as three years. flag The reforms aim to address the territory’s severe domestic violence crisis, where Aboriginal women make up 89% of victims and are seven times more likely to die from partner violence. flag The new law, effective in 2026, ensures no early release without a rigorous review and is part of broader efforts to improve public safety and accountability.

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