BRISBANE, Queensland, May 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

Domestic and family violence (DFV) remains one of the most significant challenges faced by our community and the Queensland Police Service. It is not just a private matter behind closed doors - it's a community issue that demands a united response.

Each year, Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month offers an important opportunity for Queenslanders to commit to action in building a safer Queensland.

Every Queenslander deserves to live free from fear, control, and violence.

Tragically, between July 2023 and June 2024, 19 people lost their lives in domestic and family violence-related incidents. These were mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, ...