Illawarra trauma centre backs court trial to ease sexual assault victim-survivors’ distress

Key points

• Sexual assault complainants could face less distressing questioning in court under proposed changes. Wollongong District Court is one of three NSW courts chosen to trial new rules on how long questioning can last and what topics can be covered.
• The trial would run from 2027 to 2030 if passed by NSW Parliament. The Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre has welcomed the reforms, backed by $4.8 million in government funding.
• Attorney General Michael Daley said the changes would minimise trauma for complainants.