13-05-2025
Queensland reviews strangulation offence
In 2016, Queensland was the first Australian jurisdiction create a stand-alone offence of non-fatal strangulation. Since then, every other state and territory has followed its lead - most recently Victoria. Almost a decade on, the Queensland Law Reform Commission is conducting an inquiry into the offence. Warning: this episode contains confronting details, and discusses descriptions of domestic violence.
Guests:
Fleur Kingham, President, Queensland Law Reform Commission
Dr Julia De Boos, Director of Emergency Medical Training; Senior Medical Officer, Mt Isa Base Hospital
Meg Bagnall, Family Violence Lead, Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association
Queensland Law Reform Commission: Non-fatal strangulation review
Family and domestic violence support:
