Thursday, 14 November 2024

 Chris CREWTHER (Mornington) (14:57): (918) My question is for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence. Can the minister provide information on the Labor government’s plans to tackle family violence on the Mornington Peninsula? Recently I spoke at an event on family violence and its impact on the community with the Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence organised by Voice Male in conjunction with the Bentons Square Community Centre. Mornington Peninsula family violence incidents are up 17 per cent over the last year and crime is up 22 per cent. Victims of family violence are even more vulnerable, with a lack of crisis accommodation locally. There is only the Ranch in Mornington, which faces potential imminent closure at any time. We need immediate action, including funding for crisis accommodation, more funding for localised services, services located where need is greatest, expanded support at the recovery stage for victims and increased police resources on the peninsula.