$4.7 Billion Package Pledged to Combat Domestic Violence Across Australia

The National Cabinet has announced a $4.7 billion package over the next five years to prevent domestic violence across Australia. The federal government has also agreed to a new national partnership on family, domestic, and sexual violence with states and territories. The federal government will provide $351 million, which will be matched by their sub-national counterparts. “A nationally coordinated approach is required to address this national crisis. These horrific and disturbing deaths and vile violence must be prevented,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The inaugural Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence report revealed 43 women were murdered by their partners in the financial year up to June 30....