❓ WA's contribution to the national action plan on violence against women is questioned, specifically regarding consultation with diverse groups. The Minister outlines the process and current consultations, deferring further engagement.
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN — NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
I refer to the development of a national plan of action to address violence against women. (1) Would the minister please advise the names of all individuals and non-government groups who have been consulted as part of Western Australia’s contribution to the development of the national plan of action? (2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
I refer to the development of a national plan of action to address violence against women. (1) Would the minister please advise the names of all individuals and non-government groups who have been consulted as part of Western Australia’s contribution to the development of the national plan of action? (2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY
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(1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(1) Would the minister please advise the names of all individuals and non-government groups who have been consulted as part of Western Australia’s contribution to the development of the national plan of action? (2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities?
(c) women with disabilities?
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(1) Would the minister please advise the names of all individuals and non-government groups who have been consulted as part of Western Australia’s contribution to the development of the national plan of action? (2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(2) Which additional individuals and non-government groups does the minister intend to consult? (3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(3) Which of the groups and individuals who have been, or will be consulted represent — (a) Aboriginal women; (b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities? (4) If representatives of the categories in (3)(a), (b) or (c) have not been consulted, why not? Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(b) immigrant and refugee women; or (c) women with disabilities?
(c) women with disabilities?
Hon ROBYN McSWEENEY replied: (1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(1) In May 2008, Hon Minister Tanya Plibersek, federal Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, established an 11-member National Council to Reduce Violence Against Women and Their Children to draft the national plan to reduce violence against women and their children. In undertaking this work, widespread and comprehensive consultations were held by the council, resulting in the report “Time for Action—The National Council’s Plan for Australia to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children”. The names of individuals and non-government groups that were consulted is held by the Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. That department is using this report to inform development of a national plan of action with the states and territories. The Department for Child Protection, in conjunction with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Department of the Attorney General, is currently involved in providing input to the development of this plan. The Department for Child Protection works with a family and domestic violence senior officer group, with representation from key government and non-government agencies in reflecting Western Australia’s position on the plan. The Department for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs has, as part of the recommendations that came from the council’s report, established a Violence Against Women Advisory Group to advise on the plan of action. This group reports to the Minister for the Status of Women. (2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
(2)-(4) None at this point in time. If the need arises, then consultation can be undertaken and will reflect the diversity of women and children affected by violence. Yesterday I was pleased to announce the Western Australian strategic plan for family and domestic violence. It will look at prevention and early intervention, safety for victims and accountability for perpetrators. There are 11 key strategies and performance indicators. I am pleased to announce that it is a good plan. There is a 2009-10 plan, and it goes through to 2013.
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