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flag A Sydney man became the first in NSW jailed for coercive control after being convicted of psychological abuse and stalking his ex-partner.

flag Callum Fairleigh, a man from Sydney, became the first person in New South Wales to be jailed for coercive control, a crime established in July 2024. flag His ex-partner, Samantha, reported years of psychological abuse including isolation, surveillance, financial control, and threats during their relationship from 2018 to 2024. flag After she left in November 2024, he harassed her through false claims and impersonation. flag In January 2025, he was convicted of coercive control, stalking, and breaching a protection order, and sentenced to two years in prison with a 15-month non-parole period. flag The case highlights the legal recognition of non-physical abuse, with a maximum penalty of seven years, and underscores the impact on survivors.

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