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The ACT will make coercive control a criminal offense by mid-2026 to combat domestic violence.
The Australian Capital Territory plans to make coercive control a standalone criminal offence by mid-2026, targeting patterns of abuse like isolation, financial manipulation, and surveillance that contribute to domestic violence deaths.
Family violence minister Marisa Paterson emphasized its role in nearly every domestic homicide in the ACT over the past two decades.
A steering committee will guide law development with input from survivors and experts, informed by models in NSW and Queensland.
Complementary measures include public education, staff training, updated risk assessments, and a $30.5 million boost to frontline services, including culturally safe support for First Nations communities.
Advocates welcome the step but stress that lasting change requires systemic reform across justice, health, and child protection systems.
El ACT convertirá el control coercitivo en un delito a mediados de 2026 para combatir la violencia doméstica.