To Catch a Stalker: Part One & Part Two:

This two-part investigative series by the ABC explores how stalking if often underreported and misunderstood in Australia. It follows real life cases and reveals systemic gaps in the justice system as well as the personal toll stalking takes on victims.

Part One and Part two

Brodies Law:

Names after Brodie Panlock, who tragically died by suicide after prolonged bullying, Brodies Law expanded Victorias stalking legislation to include serious bullying. It highlights the legal consequences of persistent harassment and abuse.

Brodies law

eSafety Commissioner: Australia’s National Independent regulator for online safety, offering education, reporting tools and support for people experiencing technology – facilitated abuse, cyber bullying, image based abuse, and more.

E Safety Commissioner

Alice Ruggles Trust:

Founded in memory of Alice Ruggles, who was murdered by her ex-partner after months of stalking, the trust works to raise awareness and educate on stalking risks and push for legal and policy reform.

Alice Ruggles

Social Media Murders

Dr. Jane Monckton Smith: Homicide Timeline & Stalking-Homicide Link:

The research outlines an evidence-based 8-stage timeline that frequently precedes intimate partner homicide. It explores how stalking, coercive control and escalating behaviours may predict lethal outcomes

UK Professor: Homicide Timeline – The 8 Stages & Exploring the Relationship between Stalking and Homicide

Cleo Brant – Stalking, homicide and coercive control in Australia:

This peer reviewed study analyses Australian cases to explore the intersection between stalking, coercive control and intimate partner homicide, advocating for improved policy responses and early intervention.

The Relationship Between Stalking, Homicide, and Coercive Control in an Australian Population

Smart Cars & Stalking:

An article examining how connected car technology is being misused by perpetrators to stalk and control victims. It outlines steps the FCC is taking to better protect survivors from this form of tech-enabled abuse.

Smart Cars & Stalking

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