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CRIMES (DOMESTIC AND PERSONAL VIOLENCE) ACT 2007 - As at 3 April 2024 - Act 80 of 2007

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Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII), a joint facility of UTS and UNSW Faculties of Law.

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Under the Surveillance devices Amendment (Police Body Worn Video) Act 2014 (NSW) police are able to film incidents of reported domestic violence which can be used in evidence to support conviction.

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- As at 15 May 2024 - Act 64 of 2007

Table of Provisions

PART 1 - PRELIMINARY

13 Manufacture, supply and possession of listening and other devices for unlawful use

14 Communication and publication of information from the use of a data surveillance device

Division 1 - Preliminary

PART 5 - COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING

Division 1 - Restrictions on use, communication and publication of information

Division 3 - Inspections

Division 4 - General

50 Evidentiary certificates

PART 6 - MISCELLANEOUS

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SURVEILLANCE DEVICES ACT 2007 - As at 15 May 2024 - Act 64 of 2007

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In 2018, The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) (s 37) was amended to add harsher penalties for perpetrators of choking, strangling or suffocating their victim. Previously, they only incurred a maximum 2 year sentence.

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The murder of Lisa Harnum: the CCTV footage that convicted Simon Gittany | 7NEWS Spotlight

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https://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2014/49.html

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What do we know about DV now that may have stopped this from happening? Add your thoughts in the comment section. A Case close to my own heart. Please feel free to ask more about it.

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Mother pleads for daughter's killer to remain behind bars ahead of parole bid | A Current Affair

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Can you make recommendations for improvement? 

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The Effectiveness of the Law in Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence

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What are you thoughts on the effectiveness of these orders?

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How can awareness help the effectiveness of the law in protecting victims of domestic violence?

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Find the support you need:

What is Domestic Abuse?

Domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate or family relationship to dominate and control the other. The abusive person will use fear, guilt, shame, intimidation and/or violence to control and dominate the other, causing fear, physical harm and/or psychological harm. Domestic abuse is a violation of human rights and is never acceptable. But once abusive behaviour is recognised, help is available and it can be stopped.

Psychological or Verbal abuse

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abuse

Technological
abuse

Spiritual or
Cultural abuse

Sexual
abuse

Physical
abuse

DOMESTIC ABUSE OFTEN OCCURS IN A CYCLE

Visiting this site is an important first step in getting the support and information you need to break the cycle of domestic abuse.

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE?

You are not alone and the abuse is not your fault. Abusive partners often isolate their victim from family and friends. As a result, you may feel ashamed and alone, believing that no one will believe you or understand. But there are confidential support services available to you, and information in other languages. There is a way out to break the cycle of domestic abuse.

From being followed or tracked by your partner without giving consent, to being subjected to acts of physical violence, here are some examples of abusive behaviours that will help you determine whether you are in an abusive relationship.

Emotional, Verbal or Psychological abuse

Name-calling, put-downs, humiliation, jealousy, mind games, making you feel crazy (gaslighting), making you feel bad about yourself, and making you feel as though you are to blame are forms of domestic abuse.

ARE YOU SEEKING HELP FOR YOUR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR?

If you recognise that any of your actions are making your partner feel unsafe, it's important to take responsibility for that behaviour and get the help you need to change. The good news is, change is possible once you accept that you are accountable for your behaviour. It starts with taking an honest look at how you are treating your partner. Listen when they tell you they feel disrespected or abused. And if you find yourself losing control or getting angry, walk away, giving you and your partner room to calm things down. Most importantly, understand that this is your problem, not your partner's, and that just saying sorry won't solve the problem.

From tracking your partner's movements without their consent, to committing acts of violence, here are some examples of abusive behaviours that will help you determine whether you are behaving in an abusive way.

Emotional, Verbal or Psychological abuse

Name-calling, put-downs, humiliation, jealousy, mind games, making someone feel crazy, making someone feel bad about her/himself, and making someone feel as though they are to blame are forms of domestic abuse.

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE HAS BEEN OR IS BEING ABUSED?

Most often, we think of domestic abuse as something that happens out of sight, behind closed doors. But it can happen anywhere - at pubs, cafes, carparks, the beach, out in the street. And as caring members of society, if we see an abusive situation unfolding we should step in and offer assistance when and if it's safe to do so.
Taking action could mean:
Showing solidarity with a person being abused or experiencing harassment can make a lasting difference to their life. Find out more about services and support to help break the cycle.

CAMPAIGN PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

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Find the support you need: Domestic abuse includes any attempt by one person in an intimate or family relationship to dominate and control the other. The abusive person will use fear, guilt, shame, intimidation and/or violence to control and dominate the other, causing fear, physical harm and/or psychological harm.

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Coercive Control - What We Should Know about it

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Coercive Control - What We Should Know about it

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From 1 July 2024, coercive control is a criminal offence in NSW when a person uses abusive behaviours towards a current or former intimate partner with the intention to coerce or control them. How will these new laws effect the effectiveness of the law in responding to domestic violence?

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What is coercive control in domestic violence relationships? | ABC News