Objective:This fact sheet is published annually. It aims to give information on the prevalence of violence against women nationally in Australia as well as NSW trends and statistics.

Key Messages:It outlines statistics and patterns on sexual assault; domestic violence; relationship of offender; alcohol; age; reported rates of violence against Aboriginal women in NSW; percentage of victims reporting to the police; cultural, religious and other barriers to reporting; percentage of sexual assault charges resulting in a conviction in NSW; reforms; apprehended domestic violence orders; and a list of useful websites.