Tag: Breaching domestic violence

Domestic violence is a pressing issue worldwide, including in Cairns, Australia. It is crucial to recognise that the cycle of abuse can only be broken if perpetrators seek help and rehabilitation. This blog aims to outline resources available in Cairns for individuals who have engaged in domestic violence and want to address their behaviour, make amends, and lead a healthier life. Men's Referral Service (MRS) [caption id="attachment_17532" align="alignright" width="300"] Domestic Violence Cairns[/caption] The Men's Referral Service is a national service...

Understanding Defacto Relationships [caption id="attachment_16310" align="alignright" width="350"] Understanding defacto relationships[/caption] Section 4AA(1) of the Family Law Act sets out the principles that apply to defacto relationships. This Section mandates that regard must be had to all the relationship circumstances in determining whether it is one of a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis. Section 4AA(2) sets out some of the circumstances to be considered, including “whether a sexual relationship exists”, and Section 4AA(3) provides in effect that no particular...

What is coercive control in Queensland? The Queensland Government has announced that the State will introduce legislation to make coercive control a criminal offense by the end of 2023. The overhaul of laws and practices to better protect Queenslanders from domestic and family violence and hold perpetrators to account also includes: New programs to recognize and prevent coercive control; Commission of Inquiry into police responses to domestic and family violence; Expansion of the Domestic and Family Violence Courts; Better support...