New expanded provisions by the Australian Government will allow the secondary applicants of 11 permanent visa categories to access Family Violence Protections while continuing their permanent visa pathway. Here are some of the ways family violence impacts temporary visa holders, and why we need to do better.
November marks a significant moment in the fight against family violence, with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th.
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