Rushed consultation for NSW coercive control laws could result in flawed legislation, experts say

Domestic violence advocates warn drafted laws could be discriminatory if pushed through by government

• Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcast

Domestic violence and legal experts say the New South Wales government's attempt to push through new coercive control laws before the end of the year could result in flawed legislation that unwittingly discriminates against migrant and First Nations communities.

The state's attorney general, Mark Speakman, released a draft of the new laws on Wednesday with consultation open for six weeks.

Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning