New domestic violence laws cleared in Senate

Outdated laws including those which imply a husband's right to demand sex from their wives are set to be repealed as part of an overhaul of domestic violence laws, clearing the Senate on Monday night ((Aug 13)).

Source: EyeEm

Courts will no longer be forced to tell children the details of family violence when it's not in their best interest, while the 21-day time limit on the revival, variation or suspension of family violence orders made by state and territory courts will be removed.

Government minister Zed Seselja says the move will reinforce equality within relationships, and improve the treatment of sensitive family violence cases.