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I’ve been married for six months in Sydney, and my husband, an Australian citizen, sponsored my visa to Australia. Due to differences in our views, he has physically assaulted me and barred me from entering our home, and he has also cancelled my visa. What should I do? How can I protect my safety?

Steps to Protect Your Safety and Legal Rights

Immediate Steps for Your Safety

Contact the Police: If you are in immediate danger, call 000 (the emergency number in Australia) to report the assault and seek protection.

Find a Safe Place: If you can't return to your home, seek shelter with friends, family, or contact local domestic violence services for help finding a safe place to stay.

Domestic Violence Services: Organizations like 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) provide confidential counseling, information, and support for people experiencing domestic violence.

Legal Steps and Visa Issues

Intervention Order: Apply for an intervention order (also known as a restraining order or AVO – Apprehended Violence Order) to legally prevent your husband from contacting you or coming near you.

Visa Protection: If your visa has been cancelled, you may be eligible for protection under Australian immigration laws. Domestic violence provisions in the Migration Regulations 1994 allow for victims of family violence to apply for a different visa status without needing the support of their abusive partner.

Seek Legal Advice: Contact a lawyer who specializes in immigration and family law to get advice on your visa status and your rights. Many organizations provide free or low-cost legal assistance.

Report to the Department of Home Affairs: Inform the Department of Home Affairs about your situation. They may be able to assist you in resolving your visa status.

Support Services

Legal Aid NSW: Provides free legal advice and assistance to those experiencing domestic violence.
Website: Legal Aid NSW

Women’s Legal Service NSW: Offers free confidential legal advice and representation to women in NSW.
Website: Women's Legal Service NSW

Immigrant Women’s Speakout Association: Provides support to immigrant and refugee women.
Website: Immigrant Women's Speakout Association

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Date

27 November 2014

Place

ADELAIDE

Appellant

Jordan Fowler

Judge

STRICKLAND

Highlights

The parties have been in dispute since 2009 as to the division of the proceeds from the sale of the unit. The text below is a summary of a court case. The court case is between two people, the husband and wife. The husband is older than the wife and he has been in a relationship with her for a longer time than she has been in a relationship with anyone else. The reason for their disagreement is that the wife wants more money from the husband than he is willing to give her. They are currently fighting over money and property.

Judgment

The Court grants an appeal, sets aside a cross-appeal, remits the question of the husband’s professional practice and the costs of all valuations for rehearing to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, and denies the husband and wife respective costs certificates.

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