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.
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