This parliamentary question scrutinizes a projected decline in funding for family and domestic violence prevention and response in Western Australia, despite increasing instances of FDV. The question seeks justification for the reduction and details on affected programs and services.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2379Legislative Assembly
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9 June 2026
Portfolio
Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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The 2026-27 Budget Papers confirm funding for Preventing and Responding to family and Domestic Violence declining from $177.056m in 2026-27 to $159.281m in 2029-30. Can the Minister advise:
(a) How does the Government justify reducing expenditure on the prevention of FDV when instances of FDV are increasing;
(b) What specific programs or initiatives will have their funding reduced;
(c) Are any of the reductions in relation to time limited initiatives, if so which ones; and
(d) Will any frontline services be impacted, if so which ones?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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