Same Sex Relationships

In Queensland, a person who is in a same sex spousal or intimate personal relationship is protected by the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act, 1989.

People in same sex relationships are entitled to the same protection, and subject to the same penalties, as any other person involved in a domestic or family violence incident.

Queensland Police Service has a number officers who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Liaison Officers (LGBTI Officers).

LGBTI Officer contact details can be found on the Queensland Police Service website at www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/community/lgbti/

Do you need help, support or advice?

For more information about same sex relationships and domestic and family violence:

AIDS Council of NSW
AIDS Council of NSW ‘Another Closet – Domestic Violence In Gay and Lesbian Relationships’

It Happens Same Sex Domestic Violence ( 634 KB)

Are you hearing impaired?
Relay Service: Text Emergency 106
24 hour relay call numbers: 133 677
Speak and listen: 1300 555 727
(http://www.relayservice.com.au/)

Are you a woman experiencing or committing domestic violence?
DV Connect Women’s Service toll-free 24 hours/seven days: 1800 811 811.
(Not recorded on your phone bill)
(http://www.dvconnect.org.au/)

Are you a man experiencing or committing domestic violence?
DV Connect Men’s Service toll-free 9am to midnight/seven days:1800 600 636
(Not recorded on your phone bill)
(http://www.dvconnect.org.au/mensline/default.asp)

Do not speak English?

Immigrant Women's Support Service (IWSS): 07 3846 3490
http://www.iwss.org.au

Interpreting and Translating Service: 131 450