58B. What is family violence

X is a family member of Y; and

X commits physical, sexual, or emotional or psychological abuse against Y.

includes conduct or behaviour that —

causes, or threatens to cause, personal injury or physical pain to a person; or

threatens a person with the death or injury of the person; and

also includes wrongfully confining or restraining a person against the person’s will; but(c)does not include any force lawfully used —

in self‑defence; or

by way of correction towards a child below 18 years of age.

torments, intimidates, harasses or distresses a person; or

causes or may reasonably be expected to cause mental harm to a person, including thoughts of suicide or inflicting self‑harm.

a single instance of conduct or behaviour; or

a course of conduct or behaviour.

X is prone to smash furniture in X’s house when X is angry. This behaviour causes X’s child to be distressed and in fear of personal injury. X has committed physical abuse, as well as emotional or psychological abuse, against X’s child.

X repeatedly makes demeaning comments to belittle and humiliate Y in front of their children. X threatens to stop giving Y a monthly allowance if Y contacts Y’s family or friends or seeks help. Y suffers mental harm as a result. X has committed emotional or psychological abuse against Y.