The Liberal Government is committed to tackling the problem of family violence.
Today I spoke at a panel discussion on family violence and its impact on poverty as part of Anti-Poverty Week, which runs 12-18 October.
Family violence can take many forms and directly affects key areas of life: employment, debts, accommodation, legal issues, health, transport, migration, parenting, family relationships, social security and child support.
Family violence is a major cause of homelessness in Australia, with the biggest impact felt by women and their children, although men may also become homeless as an outcome of family violence.
The Tasmanian Government, together with its community partners, provides a wide range of support services through funding to the community sector Gateway, and stable accommodation for women in crisis through its Housing Connect Program.
The Liberal Government is working with the Commonwealth Government to develop the Second Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, as well as uniting with the Commonwealth and other States and Territories to jointly fund the new Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS).
We are also implementing strategies under Taking Action: Tasmania’s Primary Prevention Strategy to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children.
Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Women
