News item - ABC News - Serial domestic violence perpetrators a target of draft Tasmanian laws
By Jessica Moran
Published by ABC News, 21/08/26
The Tasmanian government has released draft laws to target family violence offenders.
The proposed changes include making a public list of declared serial family violence perpetrators and requiring offenders to tell police if they start a new relationship, create a social media page or join a dating site.
News item - ABC News - Family violence victims hope new blueprint will reduce 'diabolical' Tasmanian court backlogs
By Hayden Smith
Published by ABC News, 17/08/26
Tasmania has some of the nation’s longest court delays, which advocates say can be traumatic for victim-survivors of family violence.
A new report highlights the severity of the backlogs plaguing Tasmania’s court system.
News item - The Examiner - High costs trapping victim-survivors
By Matt Maloney
Published by The Examiner, 29/07/26
Recent national research estimates that immediate relocation and basic set-up costs to flee domestic violence exceed $7000.
News item - ABC News - Domestic violence escalated during Hayley's pregnancy - a time when women are at greater risk
By Kellie Scott
Published by ABC News, 10/06/26
Research suggests women are at greater risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and postpartum.
News item - The Mercury: 'Chilling' pattern sees abused women in Tasmania jailed after being coerced to commit crimes
By Amber Wilson
Published by The Mercury, 02/06/26
“We use mums as scapegoats.” It’s an everyday tragedy in Tasmania – but women under the control of abusive men are committing crimes at their request, ending up in jail themselves.
News item - The Mercury: Tasmania's horror week prompts urgent calls to act on violence against women
By Amber Wilson
Published by The Mercury, 23/05/26
“This is not how it was supposed to end.” In the wake of a horror week for female safety in Tasmania, advocates are calling for stronger action to prevent violence against women
News item - The Mercury: Plan to help GPs spot family violence signs
By Bridget Clarke
Published by The Mercury 09/05/26
A Tasmanian pilot program helping GPs better support patients experiencing family and sexual violence has recorded strong statewide uptake, with about 80 clinics taking part in its first year.
News item - 7HOFM Local News: Tasmanian candlelight vigils for family violence victims
By Ebony Abblitt
Published by 7HOFM Local News, 06/05/26 9:25am
Candlelight vigils will be held at Hobart’s Parliament Lawns, the Gnomon Pavilion in Ulverstone, and Launceston’s Civic Square this evening as part of national action to support those impacted by family and domestic violence.
News item - The Examiner: Connection helping fathers, kids
By Lauren Richardson
Published by The Examiner, 13/04/26
From shaving tips to emotional safety, a new Tasmanian project is helping fathers champion their transgender children through connection and shared experiences
News item - ABC Hobart 936 - Recordings from helplines can be used in court, but there are ways to keep it confidential
Listen to Ryk Goddard, Hobart Breakfast interviewing Alina Thomas, CEO.
Broadcast by 936 ABC Hobart, 20/03/26