It’s nearly two weeks since the shocking death of Molly Ticehurst, allegedly at the hands of her partner in Forbes, sparked outrage about the epidemic of gendered violence sweeping Australia.

Despite this outcry, the NSW government is yet to outline a significant response. On Friday, an emergency cabinet meeting heard first hand from domestic violence experts, advocates and survivors, but no new policies were announced.

In a press conference, NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car said the cabinet meeting was “about hearing from those experts and those involved in arguing for change.” She promised an emergency domestic violence package would be released “within days”.

Deputy Premier Prue Car at a press conference following a special meeting of the NSW Cabinet on domestic and family violence.Credit: Flavio Brancaleone

The passion for change expressed by senior female government members who addressed the media following the special cabinet meeting, including Environment Minister Penny Sharp and Housing Minister Rose Jackson, was encouraging.

But the delay in making any concrete policy changes is surprising; it is clear governments are playing catch-up on domestic violence.

New policies should be properly considered, and the Herald will reserve judgment until the full package of measures has been revealed. But the patience of women is running out.

Car indicated the government’s response would include short-term, medium-term and long-term measures. There will be a welcome focus on early intervention and prevention.

But time for talk is over; the onus is now on the NSW government to deliver.

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03.05.2024

It’s nearly two weeks since the shocking death of Molly Ticehurst, allegedly at the hands of her partner in Forbes, sparked outrage about the epidemic of gendered violence sweeping Australia.

Despite this outcry, the NSW government is yet to outline a significant response. On Friday, an emergency cabinet meeting heard first hand from domestic violence experts, advocates and survivors, but no new policies........

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