2020
DV Death Count
- Women
- 44
- Children
- 15
- Men
- 32
Domestic Violence Awareness Australia
Violence
has no
gender.
Honest awareness, statistics and resources on domestic violence in Australia — for every survivor, regardless of gender.
Read the Archive →— Figure 01
DV Homicide
Statistics
Recorded domestic-violence-related deaths across Australia, broken down by demographic group.
2021
DV Death Count
- Women
- 34
- Children
- 14
- Men
- 26
2022
DV Death Count
- Women
- 20
- Children
- 23
- Men
- 9
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8 June 2026
Kerry Rooney — Queensland, 2021: Remembering a Father Lost to Domestic Violence
Kerry Rooney was a Brisbane father killed outside his Newmarket home in 2021. His story is a reminder that men can be victims of domestic violence, that risk can remain after separation, and that prevention must include every victim.
3 June 2026
Intimate Partner Homicide in Australia Continues Long-Term Decline, But Work Remains
Recent Australian homicide data shows intimate partner homicide rates have steadily declined over recent decades. Learn what is working and why prevention remains essential.
3 June 2026
Intimate Partner Homicide in Australia Has Fallen Over Time
New AIC homicide data shows intimate partner homicide in Australia has decreased significantly since 1989–90, including falls in both female and male victimisation rates.
14 December 2024
Reluctant police enforcers for feminist DV regime – podcast
In this video, Bettina Arndt talks with two brave Queensland police officers regarding their apprehension about having to impose unjust domestic violence laws. These laws have spawned a huge industry of false allegations, being used to empower women and destroy men. The voices have been disguised to protect the identities of the police. If you […]