Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Queensland family violence working group established

The Queensland Government has established a working group with victims of domestic, family and sexual violence to identify gaps in the current system.

The working group, which will be led by a professional facilitator, will meet three times from March to December 2025 and inform priority areas for government to address and invest, said Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Amanda Camm.

“If victims are falling through gaps we need to know about it, if there were opportunities to intervene early in a domestic and family violence situation and they were missed because of service failures, we should be acting to plug those holes,” Minister Camm said. 

“Everyone has a role in raising awareness for domestic and family violence in our community and we have an incredible opportunity to better understand demand and ensure the systems we design are responsive and meeting the needs of victims. 

“We have committed to ensuring victims get the help they need, when they need it and by reviewing DVConnect as well as increasing their workforce, victims will have access to timely assistance.”

As part of its Safer Families, Safer Communities policy, the Minister said the Government will hold the most serious domestic violence offenders to account through the roll-out of 500 GPS trackers.   

The first 150 GPS trackers for high-risk perpetrators will be issued later this year and will be monitored 24/7 to protect victims and deter offenders.  

“We will provide more help for victims, while providing the courts and police with the tools they need to keep Queenslanders safe,” she said.

The Government has also allocated a further $24 million for the roll-out of Domestic and Family Violence support workers in Police stations across Queensland, while expanding Beyond DV Hope Hub recovery centres with three additional sites. 

The landmark domestic and family violence reform package will also see an interim report into DVConnect delivered in March with a final report due in June. 

 

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