NSW introduces coercive control laws, criminalising it as a standalone offence with a max 7-year prison term.

NSW has introduced coercive control laws, making it the first Australian jurisdiction to criminalise coercive control as a standalone offence. Coercive control, which includes scaring, hurting, isolating, humiliating, harassing, or monitoring another person, now carries a maximum penalty of up to seven years in prison. This legislation widens the focus from specific incidents of domestic violence and aims to protect victims better.

June 30, 2024
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