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New South Wales Parliament passes sexual assault trial reforms

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12 Nov 2026, 1:03 am IST1 min read

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The New South Wales Parliament passed a bill on November 11 to change how adult sexual assault complainants give evidence. The state government said a pilot will begin in 2027 at the district courts in Parramatta, Wollongong and Dubbo. Judges will be able to hold a hearing before a complainant gives evidence to set rules for questioning and address communication needs.

The bill also allows recorded police interviews with adult complainants to be used as their initial evidence in court. The government said the aim is to ease the process of giving evidence while preserving the accused’s right to a fair trial.

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Credit: State of New South Wales (Communities and Justice)

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