Media Releases
Have your say on the next chapter of the Government’s plan to end violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government is today launching a major consultation to shape the next phase of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.
National rollout of sexual violence legal services pilot now complete
The Albanese Government’s rollout of specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services is now national with the commencement of funding for Victoria’s Justice Navigator pilot program in partnership with the Allan Labor Government
First dedicated investment in long-term recovery for sexual violence victim survivors
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are enhancing recovery and healing supports for victim-survivors of sexual violence with a more than $3.35 million investment in programs across New South Wales.
Albanese Government Launches National Healthy Men Community Conversations
The Albanese Labor Government is today launching the national Healthy Men Community Conversations project to support the health and wellbeing of men and boys.
Early Intervention Grants to Prevent Partner Violence Among Young Territorians
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing its year of growth, certainty and security with a targeted investment to address the root causes of crime and break the cycle of domestic violence among young Territorians.
$5 million to improve outcomes for sexual violence victim-survivors
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are investing $5 million to strengthen justice responses for victim-survivors of sexual violence, supporting them to understand the justice system and access specialist legal support.
Expanded access to specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in NSW and Qld
Today, the Albanese Government has announced funding for specialised and trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in NSW and Qld – representing another significant step in the national rollout of pilot services to support victims and survivors of sexual violence in their engagement with the justice system.
Consultation begins on options to stop family violence perpetrators accessing their victims’ super after death
The Albanese Government is determined to ensure that superannuation is used to provide financial security and dignity, not used in ways that entrench harm or reward abuse.
Backing our family, domestic, and sexual violence frontline workforce
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a 72% funding boost for our frontline family, domestic, and sexual violence workforce
New $10 Million Volunteer Grants to Break Down Barriers to Giving Back
The Albanese Labor Government is backing volunteers around the country and creating more opportunities for Australians of all walks of life to take part in volunteering through a new $10 million round of Volunteer Grants for 2025 - 26.
'Hear Our Voices' - Supporting reporting of sexual abuse of older women
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are building a safer New South Wales for older women, with the launch today of new training and resources to improve supports for those who have experienced sexual violence.
$22.7 million to extend family violence training for general practice
The Albanese Government is investing $22.7 million to extend a national pilot program supporting general practices to identify, support and refer victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).
Albanese Government expanding access to specialised trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots
Today, the Albanese Government has announced funding to support the expansion and extension of specialised trauma-informed sexual violence legal services pilots in the ACT and WA.
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: Parliament House to be illuminated orange
Today, the Albanese Labor Government renews its commitment to building a safer Australia - where every woman and child can live free from gender-based violence - as we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and support the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: 40% funding boost to 1800RESPECT
Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Albanese Labor Government is announcing an almost 40% funding boost for 1800RESPECT as more Australians than ever before are identifying signs of violence and contacting 1800RESPECT for help.
Election commitment fulfilled with $8 million funding boost to protect women’s rights at work
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments are jointly working to make sure women have access to important legal advice and representation on workplace issues with the establishment of a new Working Women’s Centre in New South Wales.
Volunteers in over 3,800 organisations to get a helping hand
The Albanese Labor Government is bolstering its support for the nation's volunteering sector with $9.5 million awarded through the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants round (Volunteer Grants) to help not-for-profit community organisations.
Huge boost to help Aussies navigate tough times
The Albanese Labor Government is boosting food relief and financial wellbeing support funding by 25 per cent to help ease cost-of-living pressures for half a million Australians.
Bundle of joy for new parents as Paid Parental Leave changes to arrive Tuesday
From 1 July 2025, Albanese Labor Government reforms to Paid Parental Leave begin, giving around 180,000 families a year more flexibility and support at one of the most important times in their lives.
One in three men report using intimate partner violence
More than 1 in 3 Australian men (35%) aged 18-65 years have used intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with an estimated 120,000 men nationally each year starting to use it for the first time.