ABC News – Australia
·australia
·2 hours ago
ACT criminalizes coercive control as domestic violence surges thirty-three percent
The ACT government tabled legislation Thursday to criminalize coercive control as a standalone domestic violence offense. The laws will not take effect for more than two years, allowing time for community and law enforcement education. ACT Police reported a 33 percent increase in domestic violence cases over three years, with officers responding to approximately 11 family violence incidents daily.
Summary by Glance · ABC News – Australia
Next
Loving doing this? 🎉
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
Breaking news alerts
Instant lock-screen notifications the moment big stories break across Australia.
Australian news & events
Politics, sport, weather, local events — all in one swipeable feed, updated around the clock.
Stay ahead of the news cycle
30-second summaries so you're always informed, even on your busiest days.
Loading article…
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
✨
Ask AI