“I can just imagine how devastated they are today. It’s another example of somebody dying, allegedly at the hands of domestic violence. I want the public to be assured that there’s a task force that’s been set up by NSW Police. They’re taking it incredibly seriously and the focus will be justice for that woman and her family.”
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Peter Thurtell described Austin’s death as an “absolute tragedy and the loss of another precious life” and said police were “determined to work out exactly what happened”.
“People have to stop dying in situations of domestic violence,” he told The Daily Telegraph.
“Whether it’s women or men, and most of the time it is women who die in DV situations, it is tragic and it has to end.”
Several ambulance and police vehicles lined Randwick Street on Saturday morning as officers combed the crime scene.
Austin, originally from Britain, was fatally injured when she tried to force her way through a sliding door in her top-floor unit, lacerating an artery in her arm.
Austin had worked as a senior event producer at The Misfits, a Sydney creative agency, since March, according to her LinkedIn profile, and studied in the UK before moving to Australia.
If you or anyone you know needs support, call Lifeline on 131 114, beyondblue on 1800 512 348, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
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