NSW police have advised the definition of stalking has been broadened and now encompasses the use of technology by domestic and family violence abusers.

Police say it is now an offence to use technology to monitor or track the movements and activities of another person and includes situations where there is no direct contact or approach to the person being monitored.

In September, the NSW government stated under the amended definition explicitly states conduct which involves monitoring or tracking a person’s activities, communications or movements whether through technology or another way, and regardless of whether the victim is contacted or approached, constitutes stalking.

NSW Premier Chris Minns says everyone should be able to feel safe in their own home, but all too often for many that is not the case adding these laws aim to support victim-survivors in feeling and being safe again.

The changes came into effect on December 1^st with the offence of stalking carrying a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment