Domestic violence

intimate partner homicide register

The government’s new intimate partner homicide register

A new Government intimate partner homicide register will be rolled out next year, tracking rates of deaths more frequently.

nsw strangulation offence

NSW to upgrade strangulation offences

Serious strangulation offences in NSW could be included in the same violent crimes category as murder and manslaughter offences.

Teenagers holding hands

Nearly 30% of late teens suffer intimate partner violence

New data has found almost 30% of teens aged 18 to 19 suffered intimate partner violence over the past year.

Domestic violence target

Domestic violence target aims for fewer women killed by partners

Australian governments have agreed to a new domestic violence target of a 25% annual reduction in the number of women killed by partners.

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