A disclosure scheme that reveals a person's violent history to a new partner is among measures the South Australian Government wants considered to help prevent domestic violence.

Key points: More than 8,400 SA domestic violence incidents in 2015

More than 8,400 SA domestic violence incidents in 2015 80 per cent of victims are female

80 per cent of victims are female Discussion paper highlights possible areas of reform

It today released a Domestic Violence Discussion Paper asking for public feedback on the measure, based on Britain's Clare's Law, which allows partners to access that information.

SA Attorney General John Rau said the first step in addressing domestic violence was to expose it.

"Domestic violence is everybody's business," he said.

The paper used police statistics to reveal the extent of domestic violence in SA.

There were more than 8,400 reports of domestic violence in SA last year, with nearly 80 per cent of those victims female.

Almost half of all assaults, homicides and homicide-related offences involved domestic violence.

Mr Rau said the paper highlighted possible areas that could be reformed.

"The discussion paper shines a light into the dark corners, providing unprecedented levels of information and analysis in South Australia," he said.

A number of measures surrounding domestic violence have been implemented in South Australia in recent years, following an inquest into the 2010 murder of Zahra Abrahimzadeh by her estranged husband.

The paper asked for feedback on the following: Should a domestic violence disclosure scheme be implemented?

Should a domestic violence disclosure scheme be implemented? How should data of an alleged offender be collected and used?

How should data of an alleged offender be collected and used? Do intervention orders need expiry dates?

Do intervention orders need expiry dates? How can homeless services be better delivered to people experiencing domestic violence?

How can homeless services be better delivered to people experiencing domestic violence? How can victims be better supported in the workplace?

SA Status of Women Minister Zoe Bettison said it was unacceptable that a significant number of women did not feel safe.

"As a Government and as a community we must work hard to eliminate domestic violence," she said.

"I urge South Australians to be part of the solution."

Mr Rau said the paper's measures would create a framework for authorities and the community to work from.

"Success will hinge on the measures [chosen] being appropriate, efficient and effective, qualities that require community support," he said.

Public consultation on the paper will run for six weeks.