Home Affairs asks DFV survivors to prove relationship with abusers 'genuine'
Australia's Department of Home Affairs is requiring migrant domestic violence survivors to prove their relationships were "genuine" through documents they typically cannot access, lawyers say. The requirement creates a barrier for victims, particularly those experiencing financial abuse or coercive control. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke recently announced visa cancellations for family violence perpetrators.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 20:41 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 20:50 UTC
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