“Battered person” defence to be introduced into Queensland law
Source: Queensland. Premier. Media Release
"A legal defence for people who commit murder as a result of domestic and family violence will be introduced into the Criminal Code, in a serious significant reform announced by the Queensland Government. Premier Anna Bligh and Attorney-General Cameron Dick said the amendment to the Criminal Code would see the introduction of a new partial defence reducing murder to manslaughter, for victims of seriously abusive relationships who kill their abusers.
“The new battered persons defence will provide an important additional protection for victims of seriously abusive relationships who use violence against their abusers,” said Ms Bligh."