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Former detective tells inquiry Queensland police recruits are taught how to avoid making domestic violence orders

Queensland police say they are "DV fatigued" and fearful of scrutiny over their response to a large volume of domestic violence cases, leading to a culture of "taking shortcuts" to avoid making DV orders.

ABC News · Jul 27, 2022

Victim survivors fear NSW coercive control legislation could be used against them

Domestic violence victim survivors fear draft legislation in NSW to outlaw coercive control could be used against them by perpetrators.

ABC News · Jul 26, 2022

Unfinished Brisbane quarantine hub no ‘quick fix’ for domestic violence crisis housing, critics say

Community groups welcome ‘all options’ but question whether public health facilities are ‘fit for purpose’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2022

Albanese government bolsters climate bill in attempt to win support of teal independents

Change to ensure future emissions reduction targets could only be increased follows talks with crossbench and Greens

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Domestic abuse brute moans over video showing him throttling terrified ex

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the 33-year-old victim feared she was going to die at the hands of Christopher Forrest.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

Domestic abuse: how survivors can get through family law court

One year on from the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 being enacted, survivors of domestic abuse in England and Wales are still navigating a broken system. Courts are massively under-resourced and face a huge backlog. Survivors often face cancellations, delays and postponements. And the wait for the next court date can…

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2022

‘Blaming her for wanting a boyfriend’: assault victim with disability critical of Queensland police response

Inquiry into QPS attitudes to domestic violence also hears police failed to assist in instances of elder abuse

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Refugee and migrant women are often excluded from mainstream domestic violence services and policy

In Australia, the discussion around gendered violence is increasingly focused on diversity. However, policy and services continue to be based mostly on the experiences of white, Anglo-settler women.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2022

Deaths of woman, baby and man on property north of Alice Springs investigated as murder-suicide

One week after three people — including a baby — were found dead at a property north of Alice Springs, more details have been released by the police minister.

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022

Vigil held in Alice Springs for mother and baby who died in alleged domestic violence incident

An emotional vigil has been held for a 30-year-old Indigenous woman and her infant child, who died in an alleged domestic violence incident a week ago

ABC News · Jul 24, 2022