Prime Minister, Scott Morrison has announced that public consultation on the next National Plan to reduce family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia is now open.
Mr Morrison said Australians can add their views and voices to the consultation via an online questionnaire.
He said women who experienced violence, family safety advocates, service providers and other stakeholders would also be invited to take part in a two-day National Women’s Safety Summit to be held on 29 and 30 July.
“The summit was agreed as part of the establishment of the Taskforce on Women’s Safety in December last year,” Mr Morrison said.
“This summit is vital to build on the existing National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-22 in a way that addresses evolving issues and protects women and children from the scourge of family, domestic and sexual violence.”
He said the summit would further elevate the important national discussion about women’s safety.
Minister for Women, Marise Payne said consultation was vital to develop the successor to the National Plan.
“A new National Plan will start in 2022, providing an updated and forward-looking blueprint for preventing violence against women in Australia,” Senator Payne said.
“We want to hear from all parts of the community to make sure the next National Plan draws on the best and most wide-ranging ideas.”
She said consultation would involve listening to the diverse experiences of people affected by violence, including from regional, rural and remote areas, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disability.
Consultation on the next National Plan closes on 31 July. Further information can be accessed at this PS New link.
