domestic violence

Draft legislation a major step in protecting survivors of domestic violence

Long-awaited reforms to the Family Law Act could see family violence considered as an important factor in property disputes and are being hailed as an…

Book review: Traced

Traced by award-winning Australian author Catherine Jinks marries COVID-19 lockdown issues with a terrifying tale of domestic abuse.

Gun possession: No safety catch for domestic violence victims

Policies and protocols in NSW on gun possession by domestic violence perpetrators are not hitting the mark.

‘Sweeping overhaul’ needed to NSW Police domestic violence response, report finds

The NSW Police Force is planning a sweeping overhaul of the way it manages and investigates domestic and family violence, after a report by the…

NSW Local Courts and police stations to receive major domestic violence funding boost

NSW Government announces $7.5 million in funding to expand support for domestic violence victims in local courthouses and police stations.

A remote hope: Addressing domestic violence in regional areas

NSW Government proposes Right To Ask scheme

The Right To Ask scheme allows people to find out if their partner has a history of domestic or violence offences.

NSW passes landmark coercive control reform

The NSW Government’s landmark coercive control bill has overcome its final hurdle, passing Parliament after two-and-a-half years of “unprecedented” community consultation and inquiry.

Courts upgraded to support victims of domestic and sexual violence

Critical upgrades have been made to 45 courthouses across metropolitan and regional NSW, as part of a $9 million investment to create safe spaces for…

Boost in funding for legal and domestic violence support

The NSW Government has doled out $4 million to assist organisations providing legal advice or support for domestic violence victims, amid rising concerns that extended…