What if I become a victim of domestic violence? What service the consulate general in Sydney offers?

In January this year, a Japanese woman, a victim of domestic violence (DV) died in Hungary. What if you become a victim of DV in Sydney? What consular services available? We spoke to Yuichiro Nishida, Deputy Consul General at the Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney.

Unrecognizable sad woman and man in silhouette. Relationship problems concept. Credit: simarik/Getty Images

LISTEN TO

What if I become a victim of domestic violence? What service the consulate general in Sydney offers?

SBS Japanese

12:07Japanese

The protection of Japanese nationals abroad is one of the key tasks of diplomatic missions abroad. The Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney works with the police and other local authorities on domestic violence, and offers services such as introducing lawyers and support groups.

The Consulate-General of Japan in Sydney covers New South Wales and the Northern Territory. If you live in other areas, please note that the place to seek advice is the diplomatic mission that has jurisdiction over that area.

Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3.

Replays from 10pm on Tue, Thu and Sat on SBS1.

Listen to past stories from our podcast. 

Download the free SBS Audio App and don't forget to visit SBS Japanese Facebook and Instagram page!