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Govt levies ACT residents to fund domestic violence program
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Family violence
Victims of family violence
Australian Capital Territory
Description
For the first time in Australia, a government is levying its residents to fund services for survivors of domestic violence.
The people of the ACT will pay $30 dollars each to fund a $21 million reform package called the 'Safer Families' program.
It will include a co-ordinator general for family safety, enhanced child protection services and interpreting services in courts. There will also be support for frontline staff, emergency services and legal assistance.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2016
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
8 Jun 2016
