Senate debates

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

Motions

Domestic and Family Violence

4:24 pm

Photo of Peter GeorgiouPeter Georgiou (WA, Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) Share this | Hansard source

There is no doubt that many people, not only women but men as well, are in crisis when it comes to domestic violence. My motion on 19 September called on the federal government to fill the data-sharing gaps as outlined in the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report published earlier this year. Right now my home state of Western Australia is unfortunately the domestic violence capital of Australia, and we know that the effect and impact domestic violence has on children is devastating. My motion earlier this year urged the federal government to provide more relief housing and crisis accommodation for all victims of domestic violence. With the festive season just around the corner, when domestic violence tends to spike, it is vital that all levels of government do their bit to provide a safe haven for Australians in need.

Question agreed to.

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