domestic and family violence

New ANROWS research examines the perspectives of children, their families and workers to understand their priorities and service needs. 

NSW public sector workers, including temporary and casual staff, will have access to 20 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave.

New family violence laws have come into effect in Tasmania, including a new stand-alone criminal offence of non-fatal strangulation.

Manjula Datta O’Connor talks to WA about her book on violence against Indian women, “Daughters of Durga”, out now.

Casual workers will be entitled to the same paid domestic and family violence leave as permanent employees under new legislation.

NSW Labor will pump an additional $923,701 to the NSW Sexual Violence Helpline if it wins the next election.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have released their latest report on the nation’s health, revealing trends in our health.

A coroner has recognised the astounding bravery of Hannah Clarke and said police did miss some opportunities to hold Rowan Baxter to account.

Reform is needed to better balance the protection of men’s individual reputations with the rights of women to speak about their experiences of abuse.

This week, Queensland took a huge step towards improving the system for women by announcing it will criminalise coercive control.

The Queensland government will introduce a bill to criminalise coercive control by the end of 2023, Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.

Australia will open its first ever women’s hospital for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in women recovering from domestic violence.