Mr Williams stated that he was born in Victoria. Prior to remand he was living in Newcastle NSW. He was living with his ex-partner until approximately July 2015 when she took out an AVO against him. He stated that they are currently separated. They have a 14 month old daughter together who is currently in care. His partner also has a four year old boy to a previous partner who is also in care. He reported that prior to July 2015 he was his partner's carer and received a family carers pension. He stated that she has a genetic disorder and learning disability which reduces her capacity.
Mr Williams reported that his highest level of education was completing Year 12 of secondary school. He did six months of a bricklaying apprenticeship but did not continue this. He then spent ten years in marketing [which I am told involved door-to-door and call centre work] which he identified as his main business. He holds a white card and a forklift licence.
Mr Williams ... is the eldest of five children. He has a twin brother, a younger brother, and two half-sisters. His mother died when Mr Williams was about eight years old. He had little contact with his mother as his father had full custody of all the children. He said that they did not attend her funeral and knew little about her.
Mr Williams reported that he had a "good" childhood, and received support from his father, step-mother and Nana. He described his father as a hardworking self-employed family man who provided well for his family. He said he still receives emotional support from his father and step-mother who live in Victoria. He described being a good student and attended public and private schools.
[Mr Williams] denied experiencing any trauma, neglect or abuse as a child. He did describe some challenges in adolescence and that he was asked to move out of home by his father at the age of 18. He stated that in the past the death of his mother had been a source of conflict between he and his father. He reported some juvenile criminality.
Mr Williams stated that he was very satisfied with his physical health currently. He reported that he had no health issues and took no medication for any condition.
Mr Williams stated that at the age of 16 he consumed a large quantity of alcohol and hit his head on a gutter while performing tricks on a skate-board. As a result he was hospitalised and described being "put on life support", being kept for observation overnight. He report no after-effects. He also was involved in a motorbike accident at the age of 22 but suffered no fractures.
Mr Williams reported no history of mental illness. The Kessler-10 screen psychological was used scoring 20/50, indicating medium risk for anxiety or depressive disorder. It was suggested he seek assistance from a counsellor or GP, he stated he had asked to see a GP at the Alexander Maconochie Centre but this had not occurred. He reported low mood primarily due to his pending Court matters combined with concerns for his daughter and his twin-brother. He denied having any thoughts of self harm or suicide.