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Inviting submissions from domestic violence victims and other witnesses, former judge Margaret McMurdo today suggested the work of her taskforce was so great it could keep going.
Opinion
It’s a sad phenomenon that during the COVID-19 pandemic, more women and families are experiencing violence behind closed doors, writes Rebecca Levingston
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Queensland will set a precedent at this weekend’s poll as the first state offering a contest between two female leaders but as Daisy Siddall reports, the parties have distinct approaches to address female representation and women’s issues.
Queensland’s border shutdown is leading to domestic violence perpetrators increasingly using COVID-related threats and restrictions to coerce, control and restrict the movements of their victims, with domestic violence services across Queensland predicting a surge in calls for help once restrictions ease.
The Queensland Family and Child Commission has called for a more coordinated approach to preventing and responding to abuse in relationships.
After a spate of domestic violence incidents, and calls from the Liberal National Party for offenders to face tougher punishment, Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said cultural change would have the biggest impact.
COVID-19 has significantly affected our collective mental health.
