The hidden pandemic increase in domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdowns

In the chaos of COVID abandoning the office to work from home has become the norm for many Australians Of course the intention has been to keep us safe but it hasn t been so for everyone In some cases lockdowns have turned homes into prisons which in turn has made escape from abusive relationships virtually impossible But now the outcome of a legal battle that actually began long before COVID could change all the rules about working from home As Sarah Abo reports it s a decision putting bosses on notice that they need to look after their workers no matter where they re working

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