Domestic violence
Universal paid domestic violence leave to be minister’s first act
Tony Burke says legislating 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave as a universal right would be his first parliamentary act.
- by Angus Thompson
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Phil Cleary giving men a sporting chance to end violence against women
The famous football coach and anti-violence campaigner is a regular at community sporting clubs to reinforce messages of respect and equality.
- by Adam Cooper
Pharmacist admits burning down partner’s Brisbane home
Curtis Shea Mickan, 36, who was arrested over a domestic violence incident the day before the blaze before being released, has pleaded guilty to a string of serious offences.
- by Toby Crockford
The moment I met the man who became my stalker
The man asked lots of questions which I politely answered, even when some of them seemed strange. Yet for some reason I didn’t walk away.
- by Ellis Gunn
Cop stood down same day inquiry into police treatment of DV victims starts
The 39-year-old sergeant has been charged with five counts of contravening a domestic violence order.
- by Toby Crockford
Convicted with no prosecutor, plea or papers: Dubbo’s three-minute legal ‘travesty’
The NSW Supreme Court has slammed a “remarkable” hearing in which a magistrate made a decision without the accused explicitly entering a plea, the police prosecutor being in the room or papers being served.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Opinion
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp’s win could be a loss for women speaking out against abuse
Amber Heard was viciously trolled and publicly vilified in a courtroom battle that will leave many fearful.
- by Marina Olsen
Inside the refuges helping family violence survivors get back on their feet
For many of us, the Netflix drama Maid was our first glimpse inside a women’s refuge. But the portrayal could not be further removed from reality.
- by Margaret Ambrose
Opinion
Digital transformation
That syncing feeling: How I sparked a Twitter intervention
No matter if you’re Kim Kardashian or a columnist’s mild-mannered partner, you can be analysed and criticised by complete strangers.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Industrial relations
Millions entitled to 10 days’ paid domestic violence leave after ‘historic win’
In a landmark decision, the Fair Work Commission has held workers should be able to access the leave on a yearly basis at their base rate of pay.
- by Angus Thompson
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Welfare
NSW domestic violence services raise warning over $5000 grant program
A sector leader says there could be ‘dire consequences for victim-survivors’ if the program does not improve.
- by Lucy Cormack