New domestic violence laws may criminalise coercive control in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory Government could soon criminalise coercive control abuse, as domestic violence rates climb across the Territory.

Coercive control can include a range of emotional, psychological and financial abuse, such as isolating someone from their friends and family, humiliating or insulting them.

It can also include controlling and monitoring their movements or finances.

Territory Families Minister Kate Worden said the government was looking at developing new domestic violence…