Tony Abbott launching plan to stop domestic violence

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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-...

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Any of these plans going to alleviate the shortage of accom in Women's Refuges??

"In March, the refuge couldn’t accommodate 22 women with children, 38 single women and 43 children. These people were contacted and offered outreach support to find housing.

‘‘Sometimes they go back to the perpetrator, sometime they couch surf or get temporary accommodation with Housing NSW.’’

[cherry*135]

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

Who introduced the first phase?

12 years is a long time frame... change of Govt, cuts in funding in the future..the plan may never cone to fruition.

If this country has a recession in the next 10 years (likely) ..all these 10+ yr plans of the current Govt will get scuttled anyway.

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@am*3 wrote:
"The plan is the second phase of a 12-year strategy to curb violence against women and their children."

Who introduced the first phase?

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Google really is your friend  and research is a wonderful thing... 

It was introduced stage 1 by Julia and Labor and has continued on

All information is here and the entire brief and history

http://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/women/programs-services/reducing-violence/the-national-pl...

[i-need-a-martini]

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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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Well I think people find it simply galling when news stories like this are highlighted to make it sound as if it is the Abbott governments doing when in fact the legislation is nearly a decade in the making and was negotiated between the states by the previous government.

And if I am not mistaken it was due to be legislated in December so the Abbott governemtn has dragged it's tail in getting this implemented.

And it is also galling when the announcement is made with grand statements about "plans" to "stop the violence" and yet no policies or strategies are announced to back that statement.

In fact it is a STUPID statement because there is no way of "stopping" the violence. Violence will continue to occur despite the federal legislation change.

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If the changes re under 30's not receiving any Newstart for 6 months of the year,then I suspect some of those poor sods,being under exteme financial stress,will resort to acts they wouldn't normally do i.e striking their partners/kids,stealing,dealing dope and possibly taking their own lives.Take a bow Tony.

[lynny_oz]

“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.

If Abbott truly believes that then why has the closure of four womens refuges on the Central Coast just been announced?

They are closing due to the Lib Government stopping their funding.

These women are now going to have to rely on general services where they will be housed with men.

Not an ideal situation for women escaping sexual and domestic violence.

[cherry*135]

Yes, the NSW State (Lib) Govt is changing funding for Women's Refuges. Existing ones have to apply for funding and if not successful they will close. The example I gave in a post above re shortage of places in Refuges is a Wollongong one.

For someone fleeing domestic violence TODAY they need to be able to find a place in a Refuge to flee to. A 12 yr plan i(which may never be completed) is worthless to them.