Information sharing in NSW

The Domestic Violence Information Sharing Framework (and Protocol) was developed by the NSW Department of Justice in partnership with government agencies, including the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), Legal Aid NSW, the NSW Police Force and NSW Health.

Information sharing under Part 13A of the Crimes Act 2007

The legal implications of information sharing under Part 13A of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.

I assessed my client is at threat of domestic violence

Find what you can do if a client is assessed to be at threat of domestic violence

Other considerations regarding information sharing

The safety of children is interwoven with that of the adult experiencing domestic violence.

Information Sharing Protocol

The protocol provides precise and detailed information about how to share information under Part 13A

My client is at a serious threat of domestic violence

Find what to do if a client is assessed to be at a serious threat of domestic violence

Case examples of information sharing

Read some of our case examples of when to share information to other agencies and when to over ride consent.

How do I assess the level of threat to my client?

If you believe your client is a victim of domestic or family violence, you can assess their level of threat

Responding to requests for information

Find what to do to seek a client's consent and how much information you should share

Last updated:

21 Nov 2022