State Election 2014: Thugs who breach family violence orders to face jail, Denis Napthine vows The Coalition will jail offenders who breach family violence orders under tough new sentencing laws. Picture: ThinkStock Source: Supplied VIOLENT offenders who breach family violence orders will be jailed for four years under tough new sentencing laws to be introduced if the Coalition wins the election. The crackdown will see thugs who approach, attack or seriously injure their victims, in breach of a family violence order, face the minimum jail term. Premier Denis Napthine said the new laws send a message to Victoria that there is no place for family violence in the community. "This four year minimum jail term will reinforce the very clear message that violence against family members will not be tolerated and perpetrators who breach family violence orders can expect to go to jail for a long time," Dr Napthine said. Attorney-General Robert Clark said the new laws sent a "clear and strong message to change behaviour." Four years minimum terms for offenders who cause serious injuries in breach of a family violence order will further reinforce the message that violence against a family member in the home is just as much a crime as violence against a stranger on the street, and the law will treat it as such. The new laws build on a $150 million package announced by theCoalition last month to tackle family violence, including a plan for laws to allow the monitoring those who present a risk to their partners. Labor has promised a royal commission into family violence if elected this weekend.