National Domestic Violence Order Scheme introduced to better protect victims

On November 25 – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – a National Domestic Violence Order Scheme was introduced to increase protection for victims of domestic and family violence across Australian borders. Over the past 18 months police, courts and justice agencies throughout Australia have been working collaboratively to operationalise this […]

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Officers descend on Chermside to ‘Orange the World’

On Thursday November 23, the QPS in partnership with Northside Alliance Aganinst Domestic Violence (NAADV) hosted several events at Chermside Shopping Centre for ‘Orange the World’. Orange the World, is about promoting 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is a global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on a […]

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Historical sex offences, Brisbane

Detectives from the Sexual Crimes Unit, State Crime Command have charged a 71-year-old man with historical sex offences following a series of alleged incidents which occurred in the Brisbane area between 1981 and 1995. A 71-year-old man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (Monday, December 4) charged with seven counts of indecent […]

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