Australian Government faces pressure to create national domestic violence database

The Australian Federal Government faces increased pressure to implement a national domestic violence offender database. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek expressed concerns about unintended consequences, despite public support evidenced by petitions with nearly 60,000 and 40,000 signatures. Advocates argue that similar laws elsewhere, like Clare’s Law in the UK, have proven to save lives.

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