Gabriel Ng (Menzies, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I want to the acknowledge outstanding work of the Eastern Community Legal Centre—based in Box Hill, in the electorate I represent—which continues to be a lifeline for so many across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Having volunteered at community legal centres myself, I know how vital they are in supporting some of the most vulnerable in our community, particularly victims-survivors of family violence. This is why it's wonderful to hear that the Albanese Labor government will invest $1.865 million in legal assistance services under the National Access to Justice Partnership.

This is part of our record investment, the biggest investment ever made in frontline family violence services, demonstrating our government's commitment to addressing the scourge of family violence. It's something that's often in the headlights and something we need to ensure we maintain a focus on. ECLC will also receive $1.1 million for elder abuse response services. ECLC is a leader in raising awareness of this often underrecognised issue, a form of family violence which affects some of the most vulnerable in our community and which we need to raise further awareness of. This funding will go a long way in supporting ECLC to continue to deliver the critical services in the electorate that I represent, and I want to thank the Attorney-General for taking the time to visit them recently.

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