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domestic violence

Can we predict domestic homicide? New research suggests we can’t

While authorities use risk assessments to prioritise high-risk family violence cases, new research suggests these tools are largely unable to accurately predict attempted partner homicide.

New strategy holds domestic and family violence perpetrators accountable

The NSW Government has unveiled a landmark strategy aimed at tackling the root cause of domestic and family violence (DFV) by focusing specifically on those who…

Grey divorce poses complexities and challenges for family lawyers

Australians over 50 are increasingly choosing to divorce at a time when the overall divorce rate is declining.

New court orders aimed at preventing domestic violence

A civil protection scheme allowing courts to impose any conditions they deem necessary to prevent the use of violence by perpetrators of domestic abuse, has…

NSW budget delivers boost for victim-survivors, yet concerns remain

While the package includes significant investments in judicial infrastructure and victim support services, concerns are mounting over the adequacy of funding for frontline domestic, family,…

The countdown to criminalising coercive control in NSW

DV bail reforms pass parliament

Bail presumption reversed for serious domestic violence offences under sweeping reforms

Changes to bail laws flagged in domestic violence announcement

Financial support for women headlines PM’s response to ‘national crisis’

New homicide statistics show surge in intimate partner killings – and huge disparity in First Nations victims

‘The time to act is now’: call for urgent funding to address violence against women

Spike in demand for domestic violence support

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