Media Releases
Strengthening cross-sector action to support victim-survivors of financial abuse
The Albanese Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to combat financial abuse and called for cross-sector action at the commencement of the Commonwealth Bank Financial Abuse Leadership Summit in Sydney.
More safe places for women and children escaping violence
The Albanese Government is committed to supporting more women and children escaping family violence, including those in rural and regional areas, with the recent opening of 18 Safe Places in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales and five in the Shire of Mitchell in Victoria.
Strengthening support for modern slavery victims and survivors
The Albanese Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combat modern slavery at the commencement of the Modern Slavery Conference today in Melbourne.
Major investment in Our Watch to bolster primary prevention
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the execution of new grant funding agreements with Our Watch.
Our Watch Welcomes Newly Appointed Commonwealth Director
The Albanese Government has announced Ms Karen Iles as the new Commonwealth appointed Director on the Board of Our Watch for a two-year term, commencing 16 June 2023.
Boosting support for victim-survivors of human trafficking
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing our commitment to combatting modern slavery with a funding boost of $24.3 million for the Support for Trafficked People Program (STPP).
Increased support to end violence against women and children
Ending violence against women and children is a national priority. The Albanese Labor Government is funding a range of new initiatives through this Budget to help deliver the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The right to recovery for victim-survivors of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
The Albanese Labor Government has today reinforced its commitment to ending violence against women at the inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Recovery and Healing Conference.
Key initiatives underpin the Albanese Government’s commitment to victim survivors of domestic, family, and sexual violence
Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence, Justine Elliot, will visit Melbourne today to see first-hand some of Australia’s key initiatives that underpin the Albanese Government’s efforts to end violence in one generation.
Latest ANROWS research shines light on community attitudes towards violence against women
The 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS) released today reaffirms why the Albanese Labor Government’s continued commitment to ending gender-based violence is a priority.
Reflecting on safety this International Women’s Day
Today marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women across Australia and the world.
More support for Gold Coast families impacted by violence
The Albanese Labor Government will provide more than $1 million in additional funding to the StandbyU Foundation to provide critical support to Gold Coast families affected by violence.
A violence-free future: Recognising the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
Inaugural Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner appointed
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced Micaela Cronin as the inaugural Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Commissioner.
Increased support to end violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to make women’s safety a national priority and provide the focus and leadership needed to deliver change.
Aussie kids become award-winning authors about respect
Winners of the Albanese Labor Government’s Stop it at the Start Respect Stories competition have been announced, with 10 school students selected from submissions across the nation.
Cashless debit card program to end following passage of legislation
The Albanese Labor Government has today delivered on a key election commitment and secured the passage of legislation to abolish the failed cashless debit card program.
Empowering communities with the abolition of the cashless debit card program
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a long-term plan to ensure certainty, choice and support to communities moving off the cashless debit card program.
Bundaberg and Hervey Bay have their say on the Cashless Debit Card
Assistant Minister Elliot on the Australian Government’s commitment to meaningful consultation on the transition away from the Cashless Debit Card.
National search for inaugural Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner
Minister Rishworth and Assistant Minister Elliot today announced the Australian Government will undertake an open, national search for the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Commissioner.