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...

Labor will deliver more than $70 million over three years in targeted funding to ensure those suffering from family violence can access critical services when they need them. Labor will commit almost $50 million to frontline legal services, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, to ensure women suffering from family violence get legal...

The Coalition Government is taking action on domestic violence, with a $100 million Women’s Safety Package. Immediate and practical action is focussed on three key areas: Keeping women safe at home Innovative technology is being trialled and used to keep women safe, including GPS trackers for perpetrators, safe phones and safety devices for homes. We...

This report reflects key insights provided by participants at the roundtable as a platform for action by governments, business, communities and individuals. It also provides input to the Council of Australian Government’s agenda to reduce violence against women and their children. The roundtable was held in Sydney on 7 August 2015 and was an initiative...

Launched in April 2016, this roadmap details the Victorian government's strategy for reform of the children, youth and families services system.