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The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Petition artwork a reminder of DV victims

A "petition" artwork on display in Victorian parliament with the names of dead women and children calls on governments to do more to prevent domestic violence.

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Qld funding boost for DV hotline

Queensland domestic violence hotline DVConnect will receive an extra $2 million to assist women and families over the next two years.

AAP

Increase in many forms of crime such as domestic violence, garda figures show

Harassment, stalking and threats were down 5% compared to 2021

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As taxpayers we should share the cost of domestic violence leave

It's very easy to legislate where you have no skin in the game, and force someone else to pay. My view is that the costs should ultimately come from the general tax revenue base, not individual employers.

Newcastle Herald

Six Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence within two weeks, inquiry told

Crime and Corruption Commission says one case involved allegations of strangulation and rape

The Guardian - AU

Domestic Violence Act proceedings are basically civil in nature, rules Madras HC

Parliament had empowered magistrates, who generally deal with criminal cases, to adjudicate PoWDVA proceedings to provide more teeth to the legislation

The Hindu

How hiking helped Chelle transform from being a 'functioning alcoholic' and climb out of addiction

Chelle Fisher spent 23 years struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. But, tired of waking up hungover, she started to make a new habit.

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‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane teenager built spyware used by domestic violence perpetrators across world, police allege

Jacob Wayne John Keen, 24, is alleged to have created hacking tool when 15 years old and sold it to more than 14,500 people

The Guardian - AU

Domestic violence brutes who caused misery to their partners in the North East

Here are just some of the domestic abusers who have been sentenced recently

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Australian man charged over alleged spyware operation after global investigation involving AFP

An Australian man who sparked a worldwide investigation into spyware he allegedly created and sold to domestic violence perpetrators has been charged by Australian Federal Police.

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Expectant mother found dead at husband’s house in Kozhikode

Girl suspected to be a victim of domestic violence

The Hindu

‘Shit area, shit house’: Queensland police officer allegedly told not to waste time investigating woman’s death, inquiry hears

Survey of 53 QPS officers revealed ‘prettier’ domestic violence victims more likely to receive attention from police, inquiry hears

The Guardian - AU

New figures show problem of family and domestic violence growing in Northern Territory

The latest crime figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics paint a sobering picture for the Northern Territory, with the number of family and domestic violence victims growing for the third year in a row.

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Women gather to acknowledge long-sought bill for paid domestic violence leave, supported by Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins a crowd of women outside Parliament House, gathered in the Canberra chill to acknowledge a bill to write paid domestic violence leave into law.

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Report: Tom Pernice Jr. accused of multiple instances of domestic violence by ex-girlfriend

Pernice, who won twice on the PGA Tour and six times on PGA Tour Champions, continues to compete.

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Paid Family Domestic Violence Leave Was Introduced Into Parliament So Here’s How It’ll Work

Finally some good fkn news.

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Labor unveils 'overdue' DV leave proposal

Australian workers could soon have access to 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave under a federal government proposal introduced to parliament.

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Mike Shouhed: The Shahs of Sunset star charged with domestic violence

Bravo reality TV star was arrested on 27 March

Sports Illustrated

She Reported a PGA Player for Domestic Violence. What Didn’t Happen Next.

SI reviewed emails and documents regarding two allegations against Tom Pernice Jr., showing the Tour’s actions—and lack thereof—were problematic.

ABC News

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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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 - UK

Labour pledges to fast-track rape and domestic violence cases through courts

Boris Johnson’s ‘appalling’ attitude to women to blame for lack of progress on gender-based violence, suggests Keir Starmer

The Guardian - AU

Queensland police told victim her assault complaint was not ‘valid’ after speaking to perpetrator, inquiry hears

Commission of inquiry into QPS response to domestic and family violence hears from women who say police did not take them seriously

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