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WA’s ‘Broken’ Justice System: Hiding a DV Victim at Taxpayer Expense

In Western Australia, a domestic violence case has exposed what the opposition calls a “broken” justice system. Chloe Wright has been moved to a secret location in Australia at the government’s expense after her alleged attacker was released on bail. The WA department has spent thousands to keep her safe — a measure that, while necessary for her protection, raises pointed questions about why the system released a dangerous individual in the first place. The case has become a flashpoint in the debate over bail reform and the adequacy of protections for domestic violence survivors.

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