The suspected murder-suicide of a mother, 40, and two young children - a girl, 10, and boy, eight - is the latest in a disturbing list of similar tragedies that have shocked Australia in recent years.
Crime by Lauren Novak
Premium Content
Subscriber only Abusers who commit domestic violence offences could be tracked on a central register, similar to sex offenders, under a nation-leading idea being considered for South Australia. Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has asked her department to explore the option of introducing a domestic violence offenders register in SA. She says it would be the first of its kind in Australia. The move follows three domestic violence murders that left the nation reeling last month, including the death of nine-month-old Kobi Shepherdson in Adelaide. Nine-month-old Kobi Shepherdson was killed by her father last month. For things to change, we have to change, Ms Chapman told The Advertiser.
Date Time
Nation-leading domestic violence reform to be explored
Nation-leading reform and further legislative amendments will be explored to address and prevent domestic and family violence in South Australia.
Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has outlined initiatives the Marshall Liberal Government is investigating, which will build on the meaningful action it has already taken.
“The face of Kobi Shepherdson is one we now recognise for all the wrong reasons – a nine-month-old taken too soon, at the hands of someone who was meant to protect her,” Attorney-General Vickie Chapman said.
“It is a crime that horrified the country, and, once again, forced Australians to think about what can be done to prevent it from happening.