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Our online library includes documents on governance and reporting, national initiatives and external reports. These domestic, family and sexual violence resources can be used to guide response, recovery and prevention.

Governance and reporting

The Commission is an Executive Agency established under the Public Service Act 1999. Learn more about our governance and reporting obligations.

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Commission Reporting

Find details of our gift register and Senate Order compliance.

Commission's Reports

This library will showcase reports that the Commission has produced in collaboration with our government and sector peers.

Best practice principles for engaging with people with lived and living experienceThis paper outlines the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s approach to engaging with people with lived and living experience of domestic, family and sexual violence. The paper provides an evidence-based foundation that informs all engagement and communication activities with people with lived and living experience, stakeholders and the Australian public on the topic of domestic, family and sexual violence.

National initiatives

Under the National Plan, the Commonwealth Government has established and supports a number of key initiatives to drive a long-term, whole-of-community effort to reduce violence against women and children.

1800RESPECTThis service provides confidential information, counselling and support.
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS)This independent, non-for-profit research organisation produces evidence to support the reduction of violence.
National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children This plan aims to connect the important work being done by all Australian governments, organisations and people.

External reports

This external report library details significant information and data on domestic, family and sexual violence in Australia, including attitudes, statistics, trends, recommendations and standards.

Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Data in AustraliaThis release brings together a range of sources to report a core set of data in an interactive format.
Homicide in Australia (2020-21)This report describes homicide incidents recorded by Australian police between July 2020 to June 2021.
Inquiry into Family, Domestic and Sexual ViolenceThis Parliamentary inquiry makes recommendations that informed the development of the National Plan.
National Homicide Monitoring ProgramThis site summarises statistical information on all homicides in Australia since 1990.
Personal Safety, Australia (2021-22 Financial Year)This release presents summary prevalence statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Personal Safety Survey.
Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)This inquiry aims to improve how Australian workplaces prevent and respond to sexual harassment.

Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (2021)This report provides a standard to ensure Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces are safe and respectful.
Sexual Harassment, Aggression and Violence Victimisation Among Mobile Dating App and Website Users in AustraliaThis study explores the prevalence and nature of dating app facilitated sexual violence (DAFSV) in Australia.
The Australian Child Maltreatment StudyThis study documents national prevalence and associated health outcomes of child abuse and neglect.
The National Community Attitudes Towards Violence Against Women Survey (2021)This population-level survey contains data on community attitudes towards violence against women
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report (2020)This report shows the strength and resilience of women and girls leading solutions for safer communities and families.

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