NSW anti-violence laws still in limbo

The NSW government and the opposition are refusing to budge on proposed anti-violence laws targeting drunk and drug-affected offenders.

The state's coalition dominated lower house has for the second time rejected Labor amendments to the government plan and has again urged the upper house to pass the original measures.

The coalition wants stern sentencing laws to apply to two reckless grievous bodily harm offences, two reckless wounding offences and two assault police charges if they are committed under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

But the opposition believes the proposed laws are too harsh and could target people involved in minor scuffles.