Stronger Laws To Address Family Violence Perpetrators
Women will be further protected from family violence with stand-alone offences criminalising non-fatal strangulation, which came into effect in October. The Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Act 2024, includes two new offences to crack down on perpetrators and help the justice system better identify and deal with an incredibly dangerous act of violence – often taken against women. These laws, which have been referred to as Joy’s Law, would not be coming to effect without the tireless advocacy of the family of Joy Rowley whose life was cut short in her own home – where she should have been safe.