Tony Abbott launching plan to stop domestic violence

[nero_bolt]

WEll done to the Abbott govt for this 

  Tony Abbott launching plan to stop domestic violence, forced marriages and female genital mutilation

AUTHORITIES will crack down on forced marriages, female genital mutilation and the abuse of migrant spouses under a new national plan to stop violence against women.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott will today launch the $100 million Second Action Plan to stop domestic violence, which will also see state and territory governments commit to work on implementing a national scheme for domestic violence orders.

The scheme means perpetrators of domestic abuse would no longer be able to flee across state borders to escape court sanctions, and women who move interstate would still be protected from violent partners.

The plan is the second phase of a 12-year strategy to curb violence against women and their children.

Currently one in three Australian women experience physical violence, and domestic abuse will cost the national economy more than $15.5 billion a year by 2021 unless stronger action is taken.

“As a husband, a father and as a brother, I believe it is the responsibility for all of us to stand against domestic and family violence,” Mr Abbott told News Corp.

“The Second Action Plan is about improving what we already do in terms of prevention, action and support. It contains practical actions that are critical to improve women’s safety.”

The plan will specifically target abuse perpetrated against women with a disability, women from culturally diverse backgrounds, and Indigenous women who are 31 times more likely to be hospitalised due to family violence related assaults.

more here http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/tony-abbott-launching-plan-to-stop-domestic-violence-...

[durruticolumna]

Nothing new there.We've all seen the campaigns on TV etc condemning domestic violence.
So what's his plan?Hand out sheets of gyprock with 'Hit me instead' printed on them.?

[the_hawk*]

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@durruticolumna wrote:
Nothing new there.We've all seen the campaigns on TV etc condemning domestic violence.
So what's his plan?Hand out sheets of gyprock with 'Hit me instead' printed on them.?

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that about sums it up, there are already laws in place that dont get enforced now so why bother introducing more that will be ignored.

just like the underage drinking laws, no point in doubling the penalties if what is already there isn't used.

its just a look at me I am doing something while doing nothing

[bright.ton42 · Accepted solution]

Good for him.  In some peoples' eyes he just can't do anything right.

[cherples]

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@durruticolumna wrote:
Nothing new there.We've all seen the campaigns on TV etc condemning domestic violence.
So what's his plan?Hand out sheets of gyprock with 'Hit me instead' printed on them.?

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No, silly. The plan is to make out that it's muslims and migrants who are violent.  We've got to take the heat off the good old Aussie male who wouldn't hit a woman or child if his life depended on it.

[durruticolumna]

Silly? Me?:D

[nero_bolt]

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@bright.ton42 wrote:

Good for him.  In some peoples' eyes he just can't do anything right.

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I agree.. But sadly some people seem to support  domestic violence  and we are seeing it here  in their comments.

Sad isnt it..... 

[durruticolumna]

Where does it say that some here support domestic violence? Sorry,the Foxnews style doesn't work here.

[boris1gary]

$100 million, wow the same as what was given to ballerina's accommodation in the bludget shame that while crowing about the (paltry) amount today.....

“The Abbott Government’s abolition of the National Rental Affordability Scheme will force women back into violent homes and increase the pressure on already under-funded women’s shelters.

[pct001wine]

So if we don't fawn over abbott's "plans" it means we are condoning domestic violence ?  Wow.  That's quite an offensive statement.