AUSTRALIA: People who commit domestic violence will no longer be able to flee across state borders to escape the courts under planned changes to the law.The Federal Government says it is stepping up work on a national domestic violence order (DVO) scheme, to strengthen the enforcement of DVOs across the country. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the $100 million Second Action Plan will see state and territory governments work together to prevent abuse.If women or children receive a court order to protect them in one state that should protect them in all states, he said. Domestic violence orders are court orders and they should be enforcable nationwide. If a woman moves interstate she shouldnt have to prove all over again that shes at risk.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 04:10:00 +0000
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