Coercive Control a Criminal Offence in Queensland From Tomorrow

Coercive control a criminal offence in Queensland from tomorrow

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Coercive control is now illegal in this state. Here's what it means

Coercive control is a pattern of controlling behaviour, and is often used to isolate and threaten the victim. Now, it is a criminal offence in Queensland.

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ACT politics bulletin: Tuesday 27 May

Coercive control The ACT Government has launched a public awareness campaign to help the community recognise coercive control (abusive behaviour that controls and dominates victims), following a Canberra Liberals motion earlier this year to legislate on the offence. “Coercive control is often a precursor to intimate partner homicide, and yet many Canberrans don’t know what it is or how to identify whether there are victims,” Dr Marisa Paterson M…

Queensland’s coercive control laws now in force: Frecklington, Camm I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Deb Frecklington, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity (Qld), The Hon. Amanda Camm, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence (Qld), Joint Media Release, 26 May 2025 Domestic violence perpetrators in Queensland who repeatedly use violence or abuse to control others in relationships can now be charged with the new offence of coercive control.  File photo The new criminal offence applies t…

Queensland’s coercive control laws now in force

Domestic violence perpetrators in Queensland who repeatedly use violence or abuse to control others in relationships can now be charged with the new offence of coercive control. The new criminal offence applies to acts of violence or abuse forming a course of conduct committed from 26 May and carries a maximum penalty of 14 years’ imprisonment. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity Deb Frecklington said it was time…