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BBC News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales U20s beaten by Ireland in Summer Series opener
Wales Under-20s were beaten 27-10 by Ireland in their opening game of the Six Nations Summer Series in Ystrad Barrett and Robyn O'Connor crossed for Ireland before Savannah Picton-Powell scored a well worked try for had a try ruled out at the end of the first half but went in at the break leading Hannah Clarke extended Ireland's lead but Wales hit back with Seren Singleton finishing off another impressive despite Wales' defensive efforts tries from back row Jemima Adams Verling and replacement Ellie O'Sullivan Sexton sealed victory for France beat Italy 46-5 in the opening game of The Six Nations Summer Series, which is being held at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad next games will be against Scotland on Friday, 11 July (18:00 BST) and Italy on Thursday, 17 July (15:30 BST). Line-ups Wales: Hannah Lane, Seren Singleton, Savannah Picton-Powell, Freya Bell, Nia Fajeyisan, Carys Hughes, Sian Jones; Stella Orrin, Molly Wakely, Elan Jones, Robyn Davies, Lily Terry, Branwen Metcalfe (Captain), Lottie Buffery-Latham, Gwennan HopkinsReplacements: Rosie Carr, Dali Hopkins, Evie Hill, Chiara Pearce, Jorja Aiono, Ffion Williams, Hanna Tudor, Mollie WilkinsonIreland: Niamh Gallagher, Hannah Clarke, Lyndsay Clarke, Tara O'Neill, Robyn O'Connor, Caitríona Finn, Jade Gaffney; Ella Burns, Beth Buttimer, Sophie Barrett, Jane Neill (Captain), Aoibhe O'Flynn, Poppy Garvey, Aoife Corcoran, Jemima Adams VerlingReplacements: Maebh Clenaghan, Saoirse Crowe, Lily Morris, Alma Atagamen, Rosie Searle, Emily Foley, Ellie O'Sullivan Sexton, Clara Dunne
Courier-Mail
06-06-2025
- Courier-Mail
Gladstone man first arrested after Qld's coercive control laws pass
Don't miss out on the headlines from QLD News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The first person in Queensland has been charged with coercive control in the initial week of landmark new legislation. On May 26, coercive control became a crime in Queensland after years of campaigning to recognise patterns of controlling behaviour as domestic violence. In the first week of the law being in place, eight coercive control offences have been reported to Queensland Police Service. Of those, one person has been officially charged, while police are still investigating six incidents, and one complaint has been withdrawn since first being reported. Police who charged a 37-year-old Gladstone man with 15 offences will allege the man breached his domestic violence order on a number of occasions over several months. He was taken into custody on June 3 and was charged with 13 counts of contravention of a domestic violence order, and one count each of coercive control, and common assault. The man initially appeared before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on June 4 and is due to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on July 14. The first person charged with coercive control is expected to appear in a Gladstone court in July. Small Steps 4 Hannah Foundation co-founders Sue and Lloyd Clarke said the charge was encouraging, but stressed that a public education campaign would help even more. 'It wouldn't surprise me if most Queenslanders have no idea that these laws even exist,' Mr Clarke said. 'It also wouldn't be surprising if many people who don't know what coercive control means or what behaviours are red flags. 'If communities aren't made aware of the help that's out there, these laws lose their power.' The new laws have been backed by the Clarkes – the parents of Brisbane mum Hannah Clarke who was murdered alongside her three children by her former partner in 2020. Hannah's controlling ex-partner stalked her as she drove out through Camp Hill before getting inside the car, dousing it with fuel and setting it on fire. Hannah Clarke was murdered along with her three children by her former partner in 2020. The Clarkes – along with the family of murdered Brisbane woman Allison Baden-Clay – heralded the laws, which were in line with recommendations made by the Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce. A spokesman from Queensland Police said the new laws represent a critical step forward in protecting victims and preventing further harm. 'Domestic and family violence is a community issue, and we all have a role to play in stopping it,' the spokesman said. 'Coercive control is dangerous, and these new laws will ensure perpetrators are held accountable before their behaviour escalates to physical violence. 'Police will continue working closely with support services, advocates, and the community to ensure victims and survivors feel heard, supported, and protected. 'We want Queenslanders to know that police are focused on enforcing the law, supporting those affected by coercive control, and ensuring every victim-survivor has access to the support they need.' Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behaviour which includes emotional, mental and financial abuse, isolation, intimidation, sexual coercion and cyberstalking. The coercive control offence holds a maximum penalty of 14 years' jail – double that of the penalty found in Victoria.
SBS Australia
26-05-2025
- SBS Australia
Hannah's Law introduced in Queensland, criminalising coercive control
Hannah's Law introduced in Queensland, criminalising coercive control Published 26 May 2025, 8:43 am New coercive control laws will come into effect in Queensland today. The legislation was named Hannah's Law in memory of Hannah Clarke, who was murdered along with her three children, by her husband in 2020.
The Age
26-05-2025
- The Age
Intimate partner control a crime as Hannah's Law comes into effect
Domestic violence laws have become stronger in Queensland from Monday, with coercive control made a criminal offence. The change comes after Hannah's Law – named after Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke, who was killed alongside her children by her partner – was passed in parliament in March last year. The offence – which includes controlling, physical and non-physical forms of domestic and family violence, such as financial abuse and verbal abuse – can now attract a maximum penalty of 14 years' jail time. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said she hoped to see an increase in family and domestic violence charges with the new laws in effect, with more offenders picked up before abuse turned lethal. 'We have seen the loss of too many lives. One death is too many,' she said. Loading 'The tragic loss of Hannah Clarke and her three beautiful children – that is four deaths too many.' Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said coercive control 'almost always' an unpinning dynamic in domestic abuse situations. 'It can include physical and non-physical forms of abuse and creates a climate of fear, humiliation, isolation, that over time, erodes the victim's sense of identity, freedom and independence,' Camm said.
Sydney Morning Herald
26-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Intimate partner control a crime as Hannah's Law comes into effect
Domestic violence laws have become stronger in Queensland from Monday, with coercive control made a criminal offence. The change comes after Hannah's Law – named after Brisbane mother Hannah Clarke, who was killed alongside her children by her partner – was passed in parliament in March last year. The offence – which includes controlling, physical and non-physical forms of domestic and family violence, such as financial abuse and verbal abuse – can now attract a maximum penalty of 14 years' jail time. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said she hoped to see an increase in family and domestic violence charges with the new laws in effect, with more offenders picked up before abuse turned lethal. 'We have seen the loss of too many lives. One death is too many,' she said. Loading 'The tragic loss of Hannah Clarke and her three beautiful children – that is four deaths too many.' Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said coercive control 'almost always' an unpinning dynamic in domestic abuse situations. 'It can include physical and non-physical forms of abuse and creates a climate of fear, humiliation, isolation, that over time, erodes the victim's sense of identity, freedom and independence,' Camm said.
