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Australia’s Capital Territory is set to criminalize coercive control — a pattern of manipulation, isolation, and financial control that traps victims in abusive relationships — even without physical violence. This landmark law, still two years from implementation, aims to capture the full psychological dynamic of abuse, with no fixed list of behaviors to avoid overreach. Advocates say it’s long overdue, as many victims don’t recognize the abuse until it’s too late. Police report rising domestic violence, making this legislation a vital tool for early intervention. Inspired by similar laws across Australia, the bill now enters committee review with hopes of swift passage.

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