Not now, not ever: putting an end to domestic and family violence in Queensland

This report looks at the nature of domestic and family violence in Queensland. In 2013-14, there were 66,016 occurrences of domestic and family violence reported to Queensland police, which equates to over 180 incidents of domestic and family violence being reported every day across the state. 17 homicides relating to domestic and family violence occurred in Queensland in 2012-13. On average, across Australia, one woman is killed by her partner every week. The annual cost of domestic and family violence to the Queensland economy is estimated to be between $2.7 billion to $3.2 billion. 

This is the final report of The Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland, chaired by the Honourable Quentin Bryce AD CVO, former Governor-General of Australia. The Taskforce was established on 10 September 2014.  The Taskforce was requested to examine Queensland’s domestic and family violence support systems and make recommendations to the Premier on how the system could be improved and future incidents of domestic violence could be prevented.

‘Not Now, Not Ever’ – Putting an End to Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland.