Man refused bail after allegedly reoffending while on bail
A 33-year-old man was refused bail after allegedly attacking his ex-partner twice while already out on bail.
A 33-year-old man was refused bail in the ACT Magistrates Court after allegedly breaching his conditions. The man was first charged in March 2026 with choking his ex-partner.
Despite being released on bail, he was charged again in late October with two counts of choking and two counts of assault. The same woman was the alleged victim both times.
Special Magistrate Michael Cowen found the man showed blatant disregard for his bail conditions and could not be trusted on bail again. The matter was adjourned to later in November.
- 33 years old
- Man's age
- March 2026, choking ex-partner
- First charge
Why it mattersThe case shows how bail conditions can fail to protect domestic violence victims from re-offending.
AustraliaAustralian courts may face renewed pressure to impose stricter bail conditions in domestic violence cases.
