What happens to someone on a partner visa if the relationship turns violent?

Family Violence

On average a woman in Australia dies every nine days at the hands of their current or former partner. Source: AAP

Falling in love with an Australian, and moving here to start a new life, is not uncommon. Nearly 40,000 partner visas were granted last year. But, far from home – and on a temporary visa - what happens if the relationship turns violent?



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