‘Significant investments’ from government to address violence against women
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says the announcement of new programs and legislation on domestic violence is a “significant investment” by the Albanese government to address violence against women.
Ms Rishworth said violence against both women and children has been a “national crisis for some time” and is a “national shame”.
“The rates of this in this country are unacceptable,” she said during a media conference on Wednesday.
“I’m very pleased today that our government is announcing the permanent leaving violence program.
“This program will provide victim-survivors with financial support, risk assessments, safety planning and referrals to other essential services at that critical time when they are making the decision to leave.”
‘Significant investments’ from government to address violence against women