Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission is committed to supporting our national efforts to end domestic, family and sexual violence within a generation. We play a central role in advancing the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.

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Yearly Report to Parliament 2026

The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s third Yearly Report to Parliament identifies priorities for advancing a more mature national response that intervenes earlier and addresses persistent areas of harm under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032.

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About the DFSV Commission

The DFSV Commission was established in 2022 as Australia’s first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission and an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999.

We are committed to supporting the achievement of the National Plan’s goal of ending violence against women and children in a generation.

We work towards this goal through four key objectives:

Promote the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032 and monitor its impact
Amplify the voices of people with lived and living experience of violence for meaningful engagement in shaping policy design and service delivery
Fostering collaboration and coordination across governments and communities to enhance connection and reduce fragmentation to improve outcomes
Provide strategic advice to inform strengthened policy and practice, and improved outcomes.

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Meet the Commissioner

Get to know the Commissioner

Micaela Cronin was appointed as the inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner on 1 November 2022.

With years of professional experience in family violence and sexual assault services, social services, and human rights initiatives, Micaela is passionate and committed to ending domestic, family and sexual violence.