Temporary visa holders face domestic violence support gap as cases surge
Domestic violence victim-survivors on temporary visas in Australia are falling through the cracks, advocates warn. A legal service has represented over 400 such women since 2021, with caseloads rising. An umbrella group of 30 state and national organizations is urging governments to expand support, noting that women ineligible under current family violence provisions remain particularly vulnerable.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:27 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:41 UTC
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