Coercive Control Law Now in Force in Queensland

You know that feeling when something just doesn’t sit right in your relationship — but you can’t quite explain why? You haven’t been hit, but you feel smaller. Less free. Less yourself. 

This episode is for you. 

Because something big just happened in Queensland. And it’s about time. 

In this episode of Mediation Matters, we’re talking about Hannah’s Law — groundbreaking legislation that criminalises coercive control in Queensland. It's named in honour of Hannah Clarke, a woman whose tragic death alongside her three children forced this country to reckon with the truth: that abuse doesn’t always leave bruises. 

We’ll unpack what coercive control really is — how it shows up in everyday relationships, how it strips people of their autonomy, and why this new law matters to every single one of us. 

You’ll hear about invisible chains — emotional abuse, financial control, gaslighting, and isolation — and why recognising the patterns is the key to breaking them. 

Whether you’re in a controlling relationship, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand the law that’s reshaping our approach to domestic abuse, stay with us. 

This isn’t just a legal shift — it’s a cultural one. 

And it could save lives. 

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