Coercive control a criminal offence in Queensland from today

ABC NEWS (Australia)

Coercive control is now a criminal offence in Queensland, with a maximum penalty of up to 14 years jail for adults who engage in a pattern of controlling behaviour.

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00:00New domestic violence laws are now in effect in Queensland,

00:06making it illegal to engage in coercive or controlling behaviour.

00:11The offence of coercive control will attract a maximum penalty of up to 14 years in jail.

00:17The laws aim to make it illegal to engage in a pattern of controlling or abusive behaviour

00:23if you're an adult and you're threatening, isolating or frightening

00:28a current or former partner, family member or informal carer.

00:33State Parliament last year passed legislation to make it a standalone offence

00:38but it's taken months to train police and the judiciary ahead of the laws taking effect.

00:44Sue and Lloyd Clarke lost their daughter Hannah and three grandchildren

00:49in a horrific act of domestic violence in February 2020.

00:53The couple established the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation

00:57which runs education programs teaching high schoolers about respectful relationships.

01:03Sue Clarke says it's hoped the new laws will help curb domestic violence offending.

01:08I think education is the key to break the cycle

01:11and if people understand what red flags are they can get out of a relationship earlier.

01:16We know that coercive control is a leader into domestic violence,

01:21exhibiting signs of financial control, taking people away from their friends and family.

01:26This must stop.

01:28Coercive control is also a standalone criminal offence in New South Wales.

01:33It came into effect last July with other states and territories also considering criminalising the behaviour.

01:40What they say?

01:41Who do not already know that?

01:42Are you up toungmış that?

01:43Are you right now?

01:44Are you on an algorithmic赤 of an organization that have done in the wrong direction?

01:45What does it mean to that?

01:46You want to recognise that?

01:47No, you aren't

01:47I'm not going to go after, because they have settled on behalf.

01:48It's a couple of different sites and they also go after.

01:49They'll bind in the mob meeting, since they'll be able to monitor in the behaviour.

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