The woman, who asked not to be named to protect her safety, said police and the justice system had failed her.

The woman had recently reported a breach of an apprehended violence order taken out against her partner.

She said two weeks later, the incident had not been resolved nor had the offender been interviewed by Albury police.

“It’s unbelievable,” she said.

“You don’t even get a phone call back.

“I’m always making contact and you just don’t get the care factor.”

She said police had given her several reasons for the lack of action, including that she was in a queue, that there was a lack of police cars available, the officer responsible had been on a day off and the information couldn’t be given over the phone.

The woman had been forced to move from her home into another town but she was still fearful of her ex-partner.

“He drove past, intimidating and laughing at me,” she said.

“I think the police system is appalling.

“Every time you open the newspaper lately there’s something in it about domestic violence.

“I know there are other things that are a priority, but it’s been almost two weeks and they still haven’t interviewed him yet.”

The Border victim said the system dealing with domestic violence needed “a complete overhaul” and she welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement on national laws.

“You could go around without being fearful for your life and looking over your shoulder,” she said.

Albury police could not be reached for comment.