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Tough new laws on domestic violence offer fresh hope for victims
Domestic Violence Amendment Act allows for greater monitoring of perpetrators and applications for protection orders on behalf of victims
20 November 2022 - 00:00
New legislation offering greater protection to victims of domestic abuse could be implemented by the end of the month as the government steps up its battle against gender-based violence...
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