The hidden pandemic: increase in domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdowns | 60 Minutes Australia

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In the chaos of COVID, abandoning the office to work from home has become the norm for many Australians. Of course the intention has been to keep us safe, but it hasn’t been so for everyone. In some cases, lockdowns have turned homes into prisons, which in turn has made escape from abusive relationships virtually impossible. But now, the outcome of a legal battle that actually began long before COVID could change all the rules about working from home. As Sarah Abo reports, it’s a decision putting bosses on notice that they need to look after their workers, no matter where they’re working.

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