Queensland 2025 Coercive control new legislation changes—Alexandra Hills

Friday 06 Jun 2025 12.30 pm

Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism

Coercive control is almost always an underpinning dynamic of domestic and family violence and from 26 May 2025, coercive control will be a criminal offence in Queensland. Come along to learn more about the changes to Queensland’s coercive control laws and how they may affect you. We are proud to host this community event featuring guest speaker Brittany White, Criminal Lawyer from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (QLD) Ltd Bayside. Session will also include: Q&A; Access to resources. Lunch will be provided. Proudly sponsored by: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (QLD) Ltd; Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism; Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety; COOEE Indigenous Family and Community Education Centre; and Redland City Mainland Local Decision-Making Body. Take positive action today to build a safer Queensland this Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. Everyone has a role to play in ending domestic and family violence in our communities.