Overview

• Noeline Dalzell was murdered by her ex-partner, James Fairhall, in February 2020, shortly after his early release from prison.
• Victoria's state coroner found that police and agencies failed to protect Dalzell, missing opportunities to intervene before her death.
• Fairhall breached a family violence intervention order, but police failed to execute an arrest warrant issued after he visited Dalzell's home.
• The coroner recommended notifying victims within 48 hours of an abuser's release and improving communication between police and agencies.
• Dalzell's children, who witnessed the murder, were commended for their bravery, while the coroner called for systemic reforms to prevent similar tragedies.