00:00These electronic monitoring devices have been limited to parolees until now.
00:07This is the first time in NSW history that these ankle bracelets will be applied to people who have been charged, not convicted.
00:16Following changes to the Bail Act, the bracelets must be worn by those charged with serious domestic violence offences, unless it would be against the interests of justice.
00:26If they go somewhere a court has banned them from, such as a home, school or workplace, corrective services will be notified and police called.
00:34When we detect someone is at risk, we will contact that person immediately.
00:39The bracelet condition applies to crimes punishable by at least 14 years jail. The government expects about 90 defendants will be monitored.
00:4724-7, seven days a week, around the clock.
00:51We support this, but it's only one part of the jigsaw puzzle.
00:54The reform was prompted by the killing of childcare worker Molly Ticehurst in the state's Central West in April.
01:01The 28-year-old mother was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner, who was on bail for rape, stalking and intimidation.
01:08This is part of a multi-pronged response to domestic and family violence.
01:13Since July, it's become harder for those charged with serious domestic violence offences to be freed on bail.
01:19Something called a show cause requirement has been brought in, meaning bail must be refused unless the accused person can justify their release.
01:28There has been a marked difference.
01:31On average, an extra 31 people a week have been denied bail, a rise of 22%.
01:37As of today, those that are released can no longer approach an alleged victim without alerting authorities.
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