The family of Stacy Hunter, who was murdered by her estranged husband in July, has stated that a proposed misogyny bill would not have protected her. They are now advocating for immediate action to enhance the safety of individuals by implementing location monitoring for domestic abuse perpetrators or suspects released on bail.
Relatives of Hunter are supporting a campaign that calls for high-risk domestic abuse offenders to have their whereabouts tracked using GPS equipment. This system could include individually assessed exclusion zones around victims' homes or workplaces, with alerts designed to trigger police responses when such conditions are breached.
Justice Secretary Neil Gray acknowledged that tackling violence against women and girls is a primary focus for the government, which includes addressing underlying attitudes and influences. "We're taking steps at the moment to strengthen bail conditions and bail monitoring," Gray stated. "We are looking to expand GPS technology, for instance."
Gray confirmed that the technology is available and that the government is working to accelerate its "full roll-out and availability across the board." When pressed on a commitment for a complete rollout by the end of the year, Gray indicated he would investigate the timeline.