Bligh Government to review Domestic and Family Violence Legislation
Source: Queensland. Minister for Community Services and Housing and Minister for Women. Media Release
"Community Services Minister Karen Struthers and Police Minister Neil Roberts released a consultation paper as part of a five-year strategy to help reduce domestic and family violence in Queensland. The launch took place at Queensland Police Headquarters in Brisbane during the service’s Domestic Violence Liaison Officer conference. Minister Struthers said feedback on the consultation paper was part of a Bligh Government commitment to review current domestic violence legislation. “A lot has changed with the way domestic violence is viewed but more action is still needed,” Ms Struthers said. Domestic violence used to be viewed as a private matter but it is now it is finally coming out from behind closed doors."