Strategy to stamp out the scourge of domestic violence
Source: Queensland. Premier and Minister for the Arts and Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women. Media Release
"The Bligh Government will establish an expert Death Review Panel in an effort to identify gaps in services for victims of domestic and family violence and prevent further deaths in the future.
Premier Anna Bligh said the panel, approved by Cabinet, will investigate the circumstances surrounding domestic violence-related deaths over the past five years as well as examine any new cases as they arise in the future. Ms Bligh said the establishment of the panel – to be comprised of both government and non-government members - was the first step in a long-term strategy to help stem the tide of domestic and family violence in Queensland."