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New South Wales and Queensland have both criminalised coercive control, so plenty of Victorians assume the same rule applies here. It doesn't. As at August 2026, coercive control is not a standalone crime in Victoria. But that's not the whole story. Find out what the law actually protects you from instead, where the 2025 reform Bill got stuck, and what your options are right now.

Is there really a "3 C's" of coercive control? There's no settled model in Australian law. Here's what the pattern looks like and where to get help.

Coercive control has been a criminal offence in NSW since 1 July 2024, but proving it means showing a pattern, not one incident. This guide covers exactly what evidence carries weight, from message threads and bank statements to a dated diary, how to collect it safely, and what changes when the same evidence reaches an ADVO application or the family court.

Coercive control has been a standalone criminal offence in Queensland since 26 May 2025. Here's what police must prove, how it works alongside a protection order, and what it means for parenting and property.

A step-by-step guide to applying for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) in NSW, covering who can apply, the court process, and what to expect whether or not police are involved.