Domestic violence complainants and other vulnerable witnesses will be empowered to give their best evidence in court thanks to a new safe room and remote witness room to be built at Mudgee's courthouse.
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Member for the Dubbo electorate Dugald Saunders said the project was being delivered as part of a $9 million Commonwealth COVID-19 stimulus funding package.
The upgrade includes a new safe room, a new remote witness room, state-of-the-art audio-visual link equipment, air conditioning, bathroom upgrade and secure access doors.
"It is heartening to see our region benefit from this investment, which will help vulnerable people feel safer when coming to court," Mr Saunders said.
"These new facilities will give witnesses private and secure areas to prepare for court, to therefore be empowered to give their best evidence."
Attorney General and Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Mark Speakman said witnesses have commonly been through serious trauma and coming to court can be very stressful.
"This is particularly true for victim-survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence," Mr Speakman said.
"These investments are part of our ongoing commitment to support victim-survivors if they choose to report to police, and to help them feel confident in coming to court."
The start date are currently being finalised however the stimulus project will be completed by the end of the year.
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