General News

14 June, 2024

Fed review under way

A rapid review by the federal goverment on how to prevent violence against women and children began in Sydney last week, with advice to be delivered between July and September.

It could see a change in direction by the goverment, with the panel including critics of current prevention strategies.

The review comes after advocates and frontline workers called for change as women and children continue to die from domestic violence, and abuse reports continued to grow.

They have called for ongoing funding for services, and for recommendations from past reviews to be followed through.

The review is being led by Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence commissioner Micaela Cronin, Commonwealth Office for Women director Padma Raman, and Department of Social Services secretary Ray Griggs.

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