In late 2023, the government committed to holding a royal commission inquiring into domestic, family and sexual violence in South Australia.
The Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence commenced 1 July 2024.
Visit the Royal Commission website
The rate of family, domestic and sexual violence in South Australia is unacceptable.
While all genders can perpetrate family, domestic and sexual violence and have violence perpetrated upon them, the overwhelming majority of perpetrators are men and victims are women and children.
Natasha Stott Despoja AO has been appointed as the Royal Commissioner and will focus on:
- prevention
- early intervention
- South Australia’s response
- recovery and healing
- how these efforts can be better integrated and coordinated.
Read the Royal Commission’s Terms of Reference (PDF, 218.2 KB) for more information.