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Research

Our research

Violence against women and children affects everybody. It impacts on the health, wellbeing and safety of a significant proportion of Australians throughout all states and territories and places an enormous burden on the nation’s economy across family and community services, health and hospitals, income-support and criminal justice systems.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

News and events

ANROWS hosts events as part of its knowledge transfer and exchange work, including public lectures, workshops and research launches. Details of upcoming ANROWS activities and news are available from the list on the right.

ANROWS

About ANROWS

ANROWS was established by the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments of Australia to produce, disseminate and assist in applying evidence for policy and practice addressing violence against women and children.

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Resources

To support the take-up of evidence, ANROWS offers a range of resources developed from research to support practitioners and policy-makers in delivering evidence-based interventions.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Inquiries and submissions


A list of active, or recently closed, inquiries and submissions relevant to domestic and family violence, sexual assault and women’s safety.


Various governments and independent organisations undertake inquiries into topical issues, and seek submissions from interested parties in relevant sectors. The results of these inquiries lead to recommendations put to governments to seek change to policies and procedures. The submission process enables organisations and individuals to have their say and contribute to law reform.

 

Below is a list of active, or recently closed, inquires and submissions relevant to domestic and family violence and women’s safety. See this outline of the Australian policy context for women’s safety and ANROWS’s resources page for our previous submissions.

Inquiry or submission Website Status Further reading /
See also
National
Quality and safety of Australia’s early childhood education and care system Visit website Submissions close 3 October 2025.
Disability Discrimination Act Review Visit website Submissions and survey close 24 October 2025.
Australia's fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Visit website The UPR is a United Nations Human Rights Council peer-review process that considers the human rights of UN Member States. Provide your feedback on the Australian Government’s contribution by 29 August 2025.
Establishment of an Accreditation Scheme for Children’s Contact Services Visit website Submissions close 15 September 2025.
Review of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 Visit website Closed 12 December 2024. Report published 7 August 2025. Report
Enhancing Civil Protections and Remedies for Forced Marriage Visit website Closed 23 September 2024. Public consultation overview released. Public consultation overview
Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2024 Visit website Closed 26 April 2024. The Family Law Regulations 2024 commenced on 1 April 2025.
Inquiry into family violence orders Visit website Submissions closed 19 July 2024. Report released 13 February 2025. Report
Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society Visit website Submissions closed 28 June 2024. Final report released November 2024. Final report
Financial Services Regulatory Framework in Relation to Financial Abuse Visit website Submissions closed 14 June 2024. Report released December 2024. Report
Current and emerging threats to trans and gender diverse human rights Visit website Submissions closed 5 May 2024.
Justice Responses to Sexual Violence Visit website Submissions closed 24 May 2024. Report released 11 February 2025. Final report
New South Wales
Impacts of harmful pornography on mental, emotional, and physical health Visit website Submissions close 1 November 2024. Terms of reference
Australian Capital Territory
No inquiries or submissions to show.
Victoria
Inquiry into capturing data on family violence perpetrators in Victoria Visit website Submissions closed 31 May 2024. Report tabled 1 April 2025. Government to respond within six months. Report
Tasmania
Consultation on the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2023 Visit website Consultation closed 16 February 2024. Bill lapsed at prorogation on Wednesday 11 June 2025. Draft Bill
South Australia
Excessive self-defence and self-induced intoxication Visit website Submissions closed 7 October 2024.
Social Media Safety Visit website Submissions closed 4 October 2024.
Draft Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Bill 2024 Visit website Submissions closed 15 September 2024. Bill awaiting assent.
Deepfakes Visit website Submissions closed 11 September 2024. Discussion paper
Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Visit website Submissions closed in 2024. Report due August 2025. Issues paper
Inquiry into home care for children and young people Visit website Submissions closed Friday 19 April 2024.
Review of consent laws in South Australia Visit website Submissions closed 12 February 2024. Discussion paper
Criminalising coercive control Visit website Submissions closed 10 October 2023. Criminal Law Consolidation (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2024 is before Parliament. Consultation guide
Western Australia
Review of criminal justice responses to sexual offending Visit website Consultation closed 8 October 2023. Fact sheet
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Strategy Visit website Consultation closed 15 September 2023. The findings from the consultation process are being used to develop the final Strategy. Draft Strategy
Northern Territory
Domestic and Family Violence and Victims Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 Visit website Submissions closed. Bill passed and amendments commenced in May 2025.
Inquiry into Consent for Sexual Offences Submissions closed 30 June 2023. Discussion paper
Queensland
Penalties and Sentences (Sexual Offences) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 Visit website Submissions closed 4 June 2025. Report published 11 July 2025. Government response due within three months. Report

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