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The Northern Territory mandates 25-year non-parole sentences for domestic violence murders of current or former partners, effective 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
El Territorio del Norte exige sentencias de 25 años sin libertad condicional por asesinatos de violencia doméstica de parejas actuales o anteriores, vigentes desde 2026.