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Inquiry set to hear about diverse experiences of family violence
The parliamentary inquiry into family, domestic and sexual violence is preparing for its first public hearings with peak community organisations involved in this space.
Naomi Neilson
Over a week, the House of Representatives social policy and legal affairs committee will hear from leading community organisations representing diverse cross-sections of the Australian public who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence.
Chair Andrew Wallace MP said it was necessary to understand how family violence is experienced across the community, including by people in vulnerable groups.
“The committee is looking forward to hearing about how different approaches may be needed to assist women from diverse circumstances and backgrounds to escape this violence, and to work effectively with men who are victims or perpetrators,” he said.
“The committee wants to ensure a range of voices is represented in the evidence.”
The committee will hold a roundtable discussion with federal and state police to ensure there is a discussion into the role of law enforcement in responding to family violence.
The evidence the committee gathers and the recommendations from its inquiry will be used to inform the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children.
Naomi Neilson
Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly.
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