Family violence is any behaviour, that in any way, controls or dominates a family member and causes them to feel fear for their own, or other family member's safety or well-being.
It can include physical, sexual, psychological, verbal, emotional or economic abuse, and any behaviour that causes a child to hear, witness, or otherwise be exposed to the effects of that behaviour.
Broad family, past relationships and 'family-like' relationships are included in the law (Family Violence Protection Act 2008).