Over in Australia, NSW authorities have arrested at least 500 people for domestic and family violence offences.

A four-day operation was carried out from Wednesday to Saturday - where 554 people were arrested and 1,070 charges were laid.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson wonders why it's taken so long to carry out these arrests, given several had outstanding warrants. 

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Over in Australia, NSW authorities have arrested at least 500 people for domestic and family violence offences.
A four-day operation was carried out from Wednesday to Saturday - where 554 people were arrested and 1,070 charges were laid.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson wonders why it's taken so long to carry out these arrests, given several had outstanding warrants. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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