Victorian Liberals Move to Criminalise Coercive Control

A bill will be introduced to parliament this week.

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 15, 2024. AAP Image/Diego Fedele

The Victorian Opposition will introduce a new law to parliament in the first week of December to make coercive control a criminal offence in Victoria.

If the Crimes Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2025 fails to gain enough support to pass, an elected Coalition would reintroduce the legislation within 100 days of forming government.