Visa and cultural barriers trapping migrant women in abusive relationships

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Anti-domestic violence advocates are calling for criminalising coercive control and expanding special provisions of migration law to provide a pathway to permanent residency for family violence victims on temporary visas.


Highlights

  • A recent study found that over half of the domestic violence victims on temporary visas were threatened with deportation by their sponsors
  • Anti-family violence advocates are calling for expanding the special family violence provisions of the migration law to cover temporary visa holders
  • Advocates are also calling for criminalising coercive control in all jurisdictions within Australia

SBS’ series on Domestic Violence 'See What You Made Me Do' premieres 8:30pm Wednesday 5 May. Watch on SBS or stream free on The three-part series continues weekly on 12 & 19 May, and repeated at 9.30pm Sundays on SBS VICELAND.

If you or another person is in danger, call 000

To talk to someone about family violence or sexual assault:  or 1800 737 732

Findservicesineachstate and territory: 

Lifeline 13 11 14 

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800  (24/7 counselling service)

Men’s Referral Service 1300 766 491(anonymous and confidential telephone counselling for men)

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