The question seeks details on family and domestic violence training for the Minister's staff. The answer deflects, stating direct engagement is handled by trained specialists in other departments.

AnsweredQoN 734Legislative Council
Asked
16 October 2025
Portfolio
Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

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I refer to training of staff in the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence's office, and I ask:(a) have staff in the Minister for Family and Domestic Violence’s office had training to equip them to engage with people affected by family and domestic violence;(b) is any of this training trauma informed or victim centred; and(c) please table the name of the program or training, the provider, duration and number of staff trained?
I refer to training of staff in the Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence's office, and I ask:
(a) have staff in the Minister for Family and Domestic Violence’s office had training to equip them to engage with people affected by family and domestic violence;
(b) is any of this training trauma informed or victim centred; and
(c) please table the name of the program or training, the provider, duration and number of staff trained?

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Answered
18 November 2025
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence
Response time
7 days
(a - c) Direct engagement with members of the public impacted by family and domestic violence is undertaken in consultation with the Department of Communities and specialist family and domestic violence services who are trained in trauma-informed and victim-centred practices.

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