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Coercive control has finally been criminalised

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Courtney Mulder
Mar 14, 2024
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In news that mostly flew under the radar this International Women’s Day, the Queensland Parliament has passed historic legislation that will criminalise coercive control. This feels like a huge step forward in addressing our national shame – domestic violence.

Coercive control is one of the eight pieces of the Power and Control Wheel, shown below.

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