Fighting the scourge of Family and Domestic Violence is a problem for every West Australian.
With instances of violence or abuse by a domestic partner, or by a person known to the victim at historic highs, something must be done.
The Nationals WA are the only party to have announced our policy to establish a Commissioner for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence.
The Commissioner will be a powerful, independent voice for victim-survivors, tasked with reviewing the State Government’s current approach to FDV, designing better policies, and ensuring services across police, justice, health, housing and community sectors are working together to improve outcomes.
Our plan includes targeted funding to expand and enhance family and domestic violence services, particularly in regional areas where support is often limited, including:
- $14 million over four years to establish and run a Family and Domestic Violence Commission, modelled on the Commissions in NSW, VIC and QLD and complementing the Federal Commission.
- $45 million to expand capacity at women’s refuges, including $5 million to support safe spaces in the Kimberley, with further locations to be identified across the State.
- $12 million to enhance FDV services, including outreach programs, counselling, advocacy, and support groups.
- $4 million to expand men’s intervention programs aimed at breaking the cycle of violence.
- A commitment to bolster WA Police specialist FDV teams to improve response times and outcomes.