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The first in-depth study of Australian domestic violence victims’ views on coercive control found 87.5 per cent believed it should be a criminal offence. But Victoria has no plans to do so.
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Specialist Women’s Legal Services preparing to double over four years
Women’s Legal Services in Queensland are preparing to double in size following the Federal Government’s pledge to increase funding for Women’s Legal Centres over the next four years.
The Women’s Budget Statement promises $129 million over four years for increased legal assistance funding to help women access justice. This funding is to be directed specifically to women’s legal centres, to enable these providers to respond to increasing demand for assistance with domestic violence matters.
Queensland has three women’s legal services – Women’s Legal Service Queensland in Brisbane, the North Queensland Women’s Legal Service with offices in Townsville and Cairns, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Women’s Legal Service, also based in Townsville. Each service contributed to a National Costing model which mapped unmet legal need for women at risk of experiencin
A huge win for Australian women. - by marie claire 12 May 2021
In the wake of the March 4 Justice protests, a call to demand the Australian government take action against gendered and sexual violence, and the positive aftermath of brave activism by Australian women such as Australian of the Year and marie claire cover star Grace Tame, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and Chanel Contos, many were waiting to see if the 2021 Federal Budget would address specific concerns directed to the safety of women in this country.
Read on for our breakdown of how the 2021 Federal Budget affects women.
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The comments come after the quick passage of sweeping youth justice laws on Thursday, with an assisted dying bill expected to go before Parliament next month.