Summary
- Despite some measures to support women’s safety in the 2024 budget, advocates feel it falls short of addressing the national emergency of gendered violence in Australia.
- Existing investments like the Leaving Violence Program were already announced, leaving a gap in critical funding for frontline services.
- Women’s safety advocates emphasize the need for more investment in response and recovery programs to support victim-survivors.
- The 2024 budget includes allocations for various initiatives like the National Legal Assistance Partnership, National Student Ombudsman, and First Nations Family Dispute Resolution pilot.
