“Physical violence”

This page presents an official legal definition of “Physical violence” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

Behaviours that can include slaps, hits, punches, being pushed down stairs or across a room, choking and burns, as well as the use of knives, firearms and other weapons, or threats of such acts.

Source: Family, domestic and sexual violence glossary, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare