Push to reach national legal approach to coercive control

SENATE ESTIMATES HUMAN RIGHTS

Australian Human Rights Commission Executive Director Padma Raman Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

State and territory attorneys-general have agreed to consult on national principles to address the form of domestic violence known as 'coercive control'. Lawyers have been pushing for improvements to women's safety with state and territory government in agreement that a coordinated plan is needed.



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