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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 843 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 24 November 2021 by Ms L. Mettam

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — DVASSIST

843. Ms L. METTAM to the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence:

I have a supplementary question. Given that the delivery of these critical services is actually the responsibility of the state, will the minister commit to ensuring that this important work continues beyond next year?

Several members interjected.

Ms S.F. McGURK replied:

I do wonder sometimes whether members of the Liberal Party or Nationals WA ever direct those questions to their federal counterparts. Do they ever ask them what they are doing to deliver improved services in Western Australia? Do they ever do that?

Several members interjected.

Ms S.F. McGURK: Do they ever do that? Never. I am absolutely proud of the work that we have done. I am determined to make clear to the public of Western Australia what we have done as a government in providing focus, renewed effort and resources to combat domestic violence. It is in huge contrast with what occurred under the previous Liberal–National government. They did absolutely nothing.

Several members interjected.

The SPEAKER: Members!

Ms S.F. McGURK: This government to date has funded over $120 million in new initiatives. As I said, across a range of different portfolios, I can talk about the initiatives that we have put in place. I stand very, very clear on and am proud of the work that this government is doing to combat domestic violence.

The SPEAKER: That concludes question time.