ABC News – Australia ·australia ·1 hour ago

Queensland coercive control laws struggle with enforcement one year after implementation

Queensland's coercive control laws, implemented in May 2024, face challenges proving effectiveness one year later. A domestic violence victim compiled 90 pages of evidence but police deemed it insufficient, citing the difficulty of establishing a persistent pattern of abuse. Legal experts say one year is premature to assess the legislation, while police warn resource constraints limit investigations.

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