Home›Bills›Acts Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2004

📜 Acts Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2004

Bill title changedLA2 June 2004

The Acts Amendment (Domestic Violence) Bill 2004 amends the Restraining Orders Act 1997, The Criminal Code, and the Bail Act 1892 to provide greater protection for victims of family and domestic violence by updating definitions and procedures related to restraining orders and violent offences.

Impact

Victims of domestic violence will be affected positively through strengthened legal protections. Perpetrators of domestic violence will be affected through increased accountability. The justice system will be affected by changes to definitions and procedures.

Key Changes

["Expands the definition of 'domestic relationship' to include a broader range of relationships.", "Defines 'act of domestic violence' to include a wider range of abusive behaviours, including emotional abuse and property damage.", "Replaces the term 'violent personal offence' with a concise list of behaviours constituting domestic or personal violence."]