The Leaving Violence Program provides financial assistance and support for eligible victim-survivors leaving intimate partner violence relationships, helping them rebuild safely.
Domestic Violence
Escaping Violence Payment National Trial
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The Australian Government funded program aims to provide financial assistance to those who are trying to leave or have left intimate partner violence.
Amendments to the Domestic and Family Violence and Protection Act
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On 22 February 2023 a number of proposed amendments to the Domestic and Family Violence and Protection Act passed into law.
Report on Alleged Loophole in DV Laws Not Accurate
A Queensland newspaper editorial appears to raise an alarming “loophole” in the law regarding DV offenders, however, the editorial did not present an accurate report of the state of the law.
Domestic Violence – What is it and when to apply for a Domestic Violence Order
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Domestic violence occurs when there is a power imbalance in a relationship which results in one person living in fear and encompasses much more than physical and emotional abuse
The Lighthouse Project and Evatt List
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The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have introduced the Lighthouse Project and Evatt List to better address and respond to family violence.
Family Law Act changes
Following the recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Domestic Violence, changes were made to the Family Law Act 1975 and such changes recently came into effect. These changes provide for a legislative ban on personal cross examination in matters that involve family violence.
Domestic Violence Leave
From 1 August 2018 employees may now be entitled to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
Tracking Devices
Queensland Magistrates were granted power to Order the wearing of tracking devices as a condition of being released on bail as of 31 March 2018. Since the changes came into effect the local Magistrates Court has made at least one of these Orders.
Have you been issued a Police Protection Notice?
Changes to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act now give police further power with respect to the conditions which they can impose in a Police Protection Notice’s to those who allegedly commit acts of domestic violence.
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