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A year too late for Hannah, but Premier takes tentative steps on coercive control
Wednesday February 17, 2021
A taskforce will be appointed to advise on coercive control reforms, honouring a Labor commitment to consult before taking action
The domestic violence murders of Hannah Clarke and her children shocked Queensland. (Photo: Facebook)
In the wake of the horrific murders of Hannah Clarke and her children – one year ago on Friday – there were calls for more to be done to prevent domestic violence, protect the victims and punish the offenders.
The Liberal National Party promised a criminal offence of coercive control, which is another form of non-physical…
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