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7 February, 2025
Working group established to give domestic violence victims a voice
The Crisafulli government has established a working group made up of domestic, family, and sexual violence victims to help identify critical gaps in the system and improve support for those at risk.
The Crisafulli government has established a working group made up of domestic, family, and sexual violence victims to help identify critical gaps in the system and improve support for those at risk.
This initiative, part of the government’s 100 Day Plan, aims to ensure victims' experiences shape future reforms and intervention strategies.
The working group, which includes individuals from diverse backgrounds, will meet three times from March to December 2025. Led by a professional facilitator, it will provide direct insight into how the system can better support victims and prevent domestic and family violence.
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said raising victims’ voices was crucial to ensuring effective reform.
“If victims are falling through the cracks, we need to know about it. If opportunities to intervene early are missed because of service failures, we must act to fix those gaps,” Minister Camm said.
“The Crisafulli government is committed to delivering a comprehensive domestic and family violence reform package over the next four years. We have an opportunity to ensure the system is responsive and meeting the needs of victims.”
The government is also introducing measures to hold serious domestic violence offenders to account. As part of its Safer Families, Safer Communities policy, 500 GPS trackers will be rolled out for high-risk perpetrators, with the first 150 to be issued later this year. These will be monitored 24/7 to enhance victim safety and deter offenders.
To further support victims, the government has allocated an additional $24 million to place domestic and family violence support workers in police stations across Queensland. Three new Beyond DV Hope Hub recovery centres will also be established to provide essential services to survivors.
A review of DVConnect, Queensland’s domestic violence crisis hotline, is also underway, with an interim report due in March and a final report in June. The review aims to improve service delivery and ensure victims can access timely assistance.
“We are committed to making sure victims get the help they need, when they need it,” Minister Camm said.
“By reviewing DVConnect, increasing frontline support, and strengthening protections, we are providing more help for victims while ensuring police and courts have the tools they need to keep Queenslanders safe.”
