I witnessed first hand how the funding cuts affected DV support services and I know that this funding is sorely needed. It will mean more much needed refuge accommodation as well as other safety measures that were either unavailable or extremely limited.

I take it that you have never been a victim of DV?

This is an article worth reading in full.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-25/mccormack-domestic-violence-package/6803846

It indicates that this Government is beginning to grasp the breadth, depth and complexity of the problem. The package is significant. It demonstrates an understanding of the urgent need for investment for frontline response services for women and children experiencing family violence, for perpetrator programs as well as primary prevention. It is encouraging that the funding is a first instalment, highlighting the Government's appreciation of the extent of the problem and resources required to address it.

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know only victims are allowed an opinion on here.

No need to be hostile and interpersonal, it was only a question. I  wondered if your viewpoint came from a result of having personal experience or just an opinion.

I was wondering if those who have experienced dv have a different opinion to those who haven't. I do agree with some of what you posted, though.

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@djlukjilly wrote:

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know only victims are allowed an opinion on here.

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I don't think Bluecat was questioning your right either to have an opinion ort to express it. I think she was merely questioning whether it was based on personal experience or simply personal opinion, and - by extension - how miuch credence we shoud therefore place in it.

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@bluecat*stopsdancing wrote:

I take it that you have never been a victim of DV?

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I wasn't being hostile or interpersonal  but your above post was.

That was definitely not my intention.

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@djlukjilly wrote:

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know only victims are allowed an opinion on here.

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I don't think Bluecat was questioning your right either to have an opinion ort to express it. I think she was merely questioning whether it was based on personal experience or simply personal opinion, and - by extension - how miuch credence we shoud therefore place in it.

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So here is another poster saying that none or little credence should be given to a member if they are not a victim.  Really? And thank you so  much for your  defence of bcnd and telling me what I can post and in what context or credence it will get, you are  always so helpful.

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@djlukjilly wrote:

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@the_great_she_elephant wrote:

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@djlukjilly wrote:

Oh I'm sorry, I didn't know only victims are allowed an opinion on here.

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I don't think Bluecat was questioning your right either to have an opinion ort to express it. I think she was merely questioning whether it was based on personal experience or simply personal opinion, and - by extension - how miuch credence we shoud therefore place in it.

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So here is another poster saying that none or little credence should be given to a member if they are not a victim.  Really? And thank you so  much for your  defence of bcnd and telling me what I can post and in what context or credence it will get, you are  always so helpful.

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It's all in the interpretation,  I might  have been saying that an objective 'arms length' opinion was more credible and less biased than one born out of personal suffering. 

And how in any way, shape or form  does my post equate to telling you what you are or are not allowed to post?  The opinions people post on here are an insight  into what makes them tick - and I am an interested student of human nature.