‘Hi Samson,

‘My answers to Questions 1 to Question 4 apply to Queensland but Victoria and New South Wales legislation is very similar.

Coercive control laws in Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales have some differences, as each state has developed its own legislative approach to addressing this issue.

1. Queensland:

Queensland has introduced specific legislation to criminalise coercive control. The laws are designed to address patterns of behaviour that control or dominate a person and cause them to fear for their safety or wellbeing.

2. New South Wales:

NSW has also moved towards criminalising coercive control, with legislation that aims to recognise and penalise patterns of abusive behaviour that are not necessarily physical but are controlling and coercive.

3. Victoria:

Victoria has not yet introduced specific laws criminalising coercive control as a standalone offence. However, the state has comprehensive family violence legislation that addresses various forms of abuse, including emotional and psychological abuse, which can encompass coercive control behaviours.

While the intent behind these laws is similar, focusing on protecting individuals from non-physical forms of domestic abuse, the specific legal frameworks and definitions can vary between these states. It is important to review the specific legislation in each jurisdiction for detailed provisions and definitions.

Samson legal’