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The proposals for criminalising coercive control in other jurisdictions raise important questions for consideration about whether we should be doing the same in the ACT, or whether we think that the existing provisions of the Family Violence Act 2016 are sufficient. https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/35295-legislation-is-coming-for-coercive-control
Missed opportunities to address elder abuse While the Society certainly wants action to be taken on elder abuse, including financial abuse, it was with some alarm that we saw yesterday the introduction in the Legislative Assembly of flawed legislation to address the issue. The Crimes (Offences Against Vulnerable People) Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 introduces criminal […]