Tag: Domestic Violence
Govt questioned over domestic violence support
Murray-Darling MP John Williams has questioned the New South Wales Government's ability to provide support to reduce the incidence of domestic violence. [MORE]
Teen charged over brother stabbing
Police say a 15-year-old boy was stabbed by his sister on the Gold Coast last night.[MORE]
"Mandatory reporting of domestic violence necessary": Minister
The Northern Territory Minister for Children and Families says despite the concerns of women's shelters, statistics show the mandatory reporting of serious domestic violence is necessary.[MORE]
Minister plays down domestic violence law concerns
The Northern Territory Minister for Children and Families says the concerns of women's shelters about a new mandatory domestic violence reporting law are counteracted by overwhelming statistics.[MORE]
Increase in child attacks on family
A survey shows violent attacks by abusive children on their mothers and siblings are on the rise. [MORE]
Anti-violence plan for children
A Federal Government agency is developing a plan for anti-violence education programs for children.[MORE]
Domestic violence victims urged to seek support
Broken Hill police are encouraging victims of domestic violence to use community resources for support and information.[MORE]
Day sparks call to stop violence against women
Riverina men have been urged to join the White Ribbon brigade and stamp out the deadly results of violence against women.[MORE]
Domestic violence laws to be reviewed
The South Australian Government says it is reviewing how domestic violence is defined in legislation.[MORE]
White Ribbon Day urges stand against family violence
Police in Victoria's south-west say family violence accounts for one-quarter of all assaults in the region.[MORE]
Caseworkers alarmed by child deaths inquiry recommendations
There is concern sweeping changes being proposed to mandatory reporting in New South Wales will put more children at risk.[MORE]
Govt to sign UN protocol denouncing violence against women
The Federal Government has moved to sign on to a United Nations optional protocol to eliminate violence against women.[MORE]
Child deaths inquiry calls for reporting overhaul
Child deaths inquiry recommends only children at risk of 'significant harm' should be reported to DOCS.[MORE]
Shelter displays domestic violence victims' art
Fifteen artistic interpretations of domestic violence will be on display in Alice Springs' first women's shelter exhibition this week.[MORE]
Family murders hit 10-year high
The number of domestic violence murders in NSW has reached its highest level in almost a decade.[MORE]
Islamic women pressured to stay in violent marriages: report
A new report has found Islamic women are being pressured to stay in violent marriages or accept polygam by some Muslim leaders.[MORE]
Domestic violence figures 'a shocking result'
The New South Wales Opposition says it is a disaster for the next generation of parents to be seeing so much domestic violence at home.[MORE]
Hitting girls, forcing sex 'not a big deal': boys survey
A new report has found that nearly one in seven teenage boys think it is OK to make a girl have sex with them, if she has been flirting with them.[MORE]
Safe at Home legislation up for review
The State Government wants to know whether Tasmanians want changes to tough laws to curb domestic violence.[MORE]
Study focuses on male victims of domestic abuse
Western Australian researchers are due to begin a study of domestic abuse against men. [MORE]
Alice gets scheme to combat domestic violence
A program in central Australia to help stop Indigenous perpetrators of domestic violence from reoffending is now on offer in Alice Springs.[MORE]
Man accused of setting family on fire to face court
A man will face a north Queensland court today after allegedly dousing a woman in petrol and setting her alight.[MORE]
Cairns assault-arson suspect surrenders to police
Police have found a man they believe set fire to a woman, two children and a house in the Cairns suburb of Earlville this morning.[MORE]
Police search for man after mum, kids 'set on fire'
Queensland Police are searching for a man after what is believed to have been a violent domestic dispute in Cairns.[MORE]
Senior policeman charged with assault
A police officer has been charged over an alleged domestic assault at the weekend in the New South Wales Hunter region. [MORE]
