Wagga child sex abuse: new jury evidence law will raise conviction rate, MLC Wes Fang says

Rex Martinich
Updated March 6 2020 - 12:51pm, first published February 26 2020 - 5:30pm
The NSW government has introduced legislation to allow a broader range of evidence to be used in child abuse court cases. Picture: Shutterstock
The NSW government has introduced legislation to allow a broader range of evidence to be used in child abuse court cases. Picture: Shutterstock

Wagga Nationals MLC Wes Fang says the NSW government's move to allow juries in child abuse cases to hear of a defendant's criminal history and sexual behaviour will help secure more convictions.

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Rex Martinich

Rex Martinich

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Journalist for the Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga covering politics and data. Mobile: 0437 853 137 Email: rex.martinich@dailyadvertiser.com.au

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