Paul Richard Scott declared serial family violence perpetrator
Paul Richard Scott pleaded guilty to emotional abuse and breaking a family violence order 13 times.
Paul Richard Scott is a 71-year-old real estate director. Paul Richard Scott's ex-partner ended their relationship in November 2025.
After that, Scott went to her home and knocked on her door. Scott also followed her and sent unwanted messages.
The Launceston magistrate court found Scott broke a family violence order 13 times. The court also found Scott committed emotional abuse in December 2025.
Scott was sentenced to three months in prison. The sentence was fully suspended for one year.
Scott was also fined $4000. The magistrate declared Scott a serial family violence perpetrator.
The magistrate said his behaviour was terrible and anything but mature. The court showed such offending will not be allowed.
- November 2025
- Break-up date
- 13 times
- Order breaches
- Three months, fully suspended one year
- Prison sentence
- $4000
- Fine imposed
Why it mattersFamily violence perpetrator declarations send a message that courts will not allow harassment campaigns, protecting victims from ongoing abuse.
AustraliaThe case illustrates Australia's legal response to persistent harassment and family violence after relationship endings, reflecting stricter enforcement of family violence orders.
