The tragic alleged murder-suicide of James Harrison and his two-year-old son comes as new regimes to criminalise coercive control are set to begin in two states.

Journalist, author and speaker on gendered violence Jess Hill says a "cultural shift" is needed in the justice system. She says we need to include children in the process and provide agency in the process.

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Guest: Jess Hill, journalist, author and speaker on gendered violence