‘Absolutely Committed’: Albanese Inks $925 Million to End Gender-Based Violence

Domestic violence was described as a national crisis.

A part of the Clothesline Project that has a message from a survivor of domestic violence and or their loved one at Safe Homes of Orange County in Neuburgh on Oct. 2, 2015. Holly Kellum/ Epoch Times

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $925 million (US$604 million) boost over the next five years to help women affected by domestic violence seeking to leave an abusive partner.

They will be eligible for financial support and referrals to support networks through the funding announced by the Federal government under their Leaving Violence Program.