House debates Questions without Notice

Domestic and Family Violence

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 House of Representatives

Christian Porter

Christian Porter Pearce, Liberal Party, Minister for Social Services

3:01 pm

I thank the member for her question on this very important issue. Of course, on 28 October of this year, the Prime Minister announced $100 million worth of support to the third action plan for reducing violence against women, and, in September of 2015, the Prime Minister announced a $100 million Women's Safety Package. The question was directed to the way in which these fund important services. Perhaps there is no more important service being funded with this very large increase in funding, which has been made possible by the commitment of the Prime Minister, than the 1800RESPECT hotline. That translates to practical assistance for women in need, on the ground. Since its inception, the hotline has been—

Mr Hill interjecting—

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