Authorities are struggling to successfully prosecute domestic and family offenders under Australia’s new Coercive Control laws. Despite recording nearly 300 incidents last year, only nine coercive ...
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Coercive control to be criminalised in ACT by mid-2026 as opposition says government 'dragged their heels'
The ACT is set to criminalise coercive control by the middle of 2026, making it a standalone offence. Warning: This story references domestic and family violence and coercive control. Family Violence ...
Police will allege in court the man imposed control over the woman's daily life and movements, including sending her money transfers in order to communicate with her. Police will further allege the ...
Police recorded almost 400 incidents of coercive control in the 15 months after it became an offence, but only 18 people were charged with the crime.
Zane Woodward, 34, appeared in Wollongong Local Court Wednesday before Magistrate David Williams. Woodward was initially charged with common assault (domestic violence); kidnapping with intent to ...
A man accused of the kidnapping and prolonged abuse of a woman in the Illawarra last year – allegedly chaining her up and throwing a meat tenderiser and scissors at her – has fronted court with a ...
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