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Read Ministerial media statements about announcements, initiatives and reforms related to the Not Now, Not Ever report recommendations.

2020 media statements

Nominations now open for Queensland’s first Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Honour Roll - 13 August
Extra COVID-19 Funding for Mackay High-Risk Team - 4 August
Act for Kids unlocks extra capacity - 28 July
More than $1.8 m for sexual assault partnership in Townsville - 28 July
More funding on COVID-19 frontline - 25 July
Cairns welcomes two new domestic and family violence liaison officers - 23 July
Awareness campaign to connect families with services - 14 July
Uniting for a domestic violence recovery - 2 July
Premier promises stronger privacy laws to protect Queenslanders in age of surveillance - 29 June
Vulnerable Persons Unit launched in Townsville - 29 May
Last chance to Get Involved and have your say on DFV - 28 May
Commonwealth funding boost to address domestic and family violence during COVID-19 - 28 May
Virtual summit explores domestic and family violence victims’ safety during COVID-19 - 6 May
Virtual Summit responds to domestic and family violence during COVID-19 - 5 May
Domestic violence under the spotlight in May - 30 April
$5.5m to boost domestic violence services during COVID-19 pandemic - 8 April
Grants to bring domestic violence into spotlight - 16 March
New grants tackle impact of domestic violence on multicultural communities - 11 March
New chapter for domestic and family violence reform - 28 February
Mackay Safer Families Initiative delivers housing for women escaping DFV - 25 February
Stronger protections for domestic violence survivors - 9 February
Renewed focus on tackling domestic and family violence - 6 February

2019 media statements

Palaszczuk Government partners with LGAQ to prevent DFV - 20 December
Townsville Women's Centre project takes another step forward - 18 December
Makeover for family refuge with help from DAF staff - 23 November
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council to continue reform agenda - 22 November
DV perpetrator training for Queensland workplaces - 18 November
Renting reform provides roadmap to save lives and curb domestic violence - 16 November
Apply now for a grant to help end domestic and family violence - 11 November
Corporate and community leaders to unite against domestic and family violence - 7 November
Funding boost for specialist domestic violence legal service - 31 October
Respectful relationships taught to all state school students - 30 October
Corporate and community sector leads DV change at lunchbox session - 29 October
Queensland delivers on landmark Not Now, Not Ever recommendations - 24 October
Queensland launches first framework to prevent sexual violence - 15 October
Ground breaking reports support Palaszczuk Government's strategy to put victims of domestic violence first - 11 October
Statement from the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence - 3 October
New service to support women in Townsville affected by domestic, family or sexual violence - 23 September
Queensland business and community sectors say Not Now, Not Ever, Together - 19 September
Strong action against domestic and family violence continues in Queensland - 19 September
Queensland businesses and community groups join fight against domestic violence - 10 September
Major corporations and community organisations to unite against domestic violence - 21 August
New Women's Health and Wellbeing Service officially opened on the Sunshine Coast - 8 August
$70,000 for programs to help victims get their lives back on track - 7 August
High-Risk Teams help keep DV victims safer - 25 July
$340,000 for Doomadgee Women's Shelter - 23 July
$3.6 million for Peggy's Place - 22 July
State allocates $60,000 for proposed men's crisis centre in Coen - 17 July
Queensland corporates and community orgs called to take action against domestic violence - 16 July
New service targets family violence on Palm Island - 5 July
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention contributions recognised in Cairns - 20 June
Valuable discussions had as the QPS hosts the Third Australasian Indigenous Family Violence Policing Conference - 20 June
Queensland Government to act on domestic violence deaths review - 31 May
New plan to support people with disability at risk of violence - 31 May
Queensland Government launches new website for domestic violence victims - 29 May
New service to support domestic violence workforce - 29 May
Reshaping our approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Domestic and Family Violence - 29 May
Sunshine Coast recommits to 'Not Now, Not Ever' - 28 May
Queensland Government departments deliver on White Ribbon commitment - 27 May
Young agents of change set to shape Queensland's future - 23 May
Two more 'Not Now, Not Ever' recommendations delivered - 23 May
LGBTIQ+ community stands up to domestic and family violence - 23 May
Domestic violence service opens on Sunshine Coast - 15 May
Cairns shines a spotlight on gender diversity during DV Month -10 May
Queensland businesses say no to domestic violence - 2 May
Sunshine Coast: have your say on sexual violence prevention - 24 April
Bundaberg: have your say on sexual violence prevention - 24 April
Have your say on sexual violence prevention -18 April
Toowoomba: have your say on sexual violence prevention - 15 April
Rockhampton: have your say on sexual violence prevention - 11 April
$150,000 to help raise domestic and family violence awareness - 5 April
Centre Against Domestic Abuse to Support Women in Moreton - 21 January

2018 media statements

Lending a helping hand — new accommodation for women and children on the Gold Coast - 12 December
New Maranoa women's shelter helps women and children escape violence - 7 December
Queensland Government tackles domestic and family violence in LGBTIQ communities - 6 December
Domestic and family violence report tabled to Parliament - 2 November
Commonwealth must make serious commitment to tackling violence against women - 3 October
Queenslanders take a stand against sexual violence - 30 September
New service to support women affected by domestic violence - 25 September
Funding to help Queenslanders raise domestic violence awareness - 19 September
Mackay says no to domestic and family violence - 14 August
$12 million boost to fight sexual violence in Queensland - 31 July
Extra cash for DVConnect to help meet rising demand - 14 June
High Risk Team works to keep Ipswich women safe - 6 June
Budget fulfils commitment to tackle domestic violence - 31 May
Queensland to publish domestic and family violence statistics, 27 May
Support for victims of domestic and family violence bolstered in South Burnett, 16 May
Increased funding for Mackay’s domestic and family violence victims, 16 May
Domestic and family violence services bolstered in Cooktown, 16 May
Resources industry pledges support for domestic violence campaign, 7 May
Get involved in Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month, 30 April
Mobile DV service provides Roma women with support, 20 March
Domestic violence victims to receive more support in Far North Queensland, 15 March
Queensland's 54th domestic and family violence shelter set to open, 6 March
Domestic violence victims put themselves at risk to protect pets, 28 February
Funding to tackle domestic violence in the LGBTIQ+ community, 21 February
Queensland tackles domestic and family violence with local events, 15 February

2017 media statements

Queenslanders urged to unite in the fight against sexual violence, 5 October
Cleveland student joins forces with Aussie hip-hop star to end domestic violence, 19 September
Support services boosted to keep Toowoomba families safely together, 18 September
Extra domestic and family violence services for Bowen Basin, 14 September
Women and family support service receives funding boost, 8 September
Minister congratulates Rio Tinto on introducing paid domestic violence leave, 29 August
$100,000 to protect pets in crisis, 15 August
Aria award winning Hip Hop artist releases new song for Government domestic and family violence campaign, 9 August
Police given more power to protect victims of domestic and family violence, 3 August
Queensland Music Festival unites state against family and domestic violence, 29 July
New ballet scholarship honours Allison Baden-Clay, 28 July
New shelter to save lives across Brisbane's North, 25 July
New funding to boost domestic and family violence services in Toowoomba and Darling Downs, 20 July
New team to tackle domestic violence in Far North Queensland, 11 July
New shelter to save lives across the Gold Coast, 22 June
Queenslanders urged to join the fight against elder abuse, 15 June
Budget's $1.37 billion commitment to families and children, 13 June
New domestic and family violence laws now in effect, 31 May
Conference tackles domestic violence in Torres Strait, 16 May
Gold Coast victims of domestic violence get mobile support, 15 May
Funding helps victims of domestic violence stay safely at home, 11 May
798 people charged in the first 12 months of new domestic violence offence, 7 May
Take a stand against domestic and family violence this May, 2 May
Community organisations get funding for DV prevention, 19 April
Laws improve rights, treatment for domestic violence victims, 23 March
More than $13m for domestic violence support in Queensland, 4 March
New online form to help domestic and family violence victims, 1 March
Premier vows to bring forward domestic violence legislation, 25 February
GPS tracking to expanded to monitor parolees, 16 February
Launch of Vulnerable Persons Training Package, 15 February
Early success for innovative child safety trial in Ipswich, 8 February
Queensland is a leader in tackling domestic and family violence, 31 January
New Roma women's shelter one step closer as tender opens, 17 January

2016 media statements

Domestic violence trial gives tailored help to working women, 8 December
It's time for a national approach to domestic violence leave, 8 December
Palaszczuk Government ensures victims get vital support, 1 December
Faster information sharing to help tackle domestic violence, 9 November
More women encouraged to seek support for domestic violence, 9 November
Extra funds to keep Queensland victims of domestic and family violence safe, 3 November
Six-year plan tackles all forms of violence against women, 2 November
Qld Premier proposes National Employment Standard for domestic violence leave, 28 October
Domestic violence services boosted at the Whitsundays, 24 October
Elder abuse campaign raising awareness of insidious crime, 13 October
Palaszczuk Government acts to keep Queensland's women and children safe, 11 October
Palaszczuk Government helping women and children live safer lives, 19 September
Report highlights on Queensland Domestic and Family Violence reforms, 30 August
New child and family services to support northwest Queensland, 17 August
More help for victims of domestic violence from culturally diverse communities, 17 August
Palaszczuk Government drives domestic and family violence reforms, 15 August
New domestic violence shelter to support women and children in southwest Queensland, 27 July
Expert Board to review domestic violence deaths, 20 July
Roma welcomes new domestic violence shelter, 19 July
Brisbane DV shelter and services helping women live safer lives, 4 July
Budget delivers second domestic violence shelter for the North, 22 June
Palaszczuk Government plan to address domestic and family violence, 14 June
New domestic violence integrated response services to be trialled in Mount Isa, 29 April
New Queensland domestic violence campaign showcases community voices, 26 April
Strangulation to be a stand-alone offence under Queensland's Criminal Code, 19 April
Domestic violence public disclosure scheme to be referred to QLRC, 19 April
Campaign opens the doors on domestic and family violence, 30 March
Now more than ever, we must say 'Not Now, Not Ever', 28 February
New Respectful relationships program for schools, 20 February
New services to help keep domestic violence victims safe, 2 February
Southport domestic and family violence court trial extended, 7 January

2015 media statements

New legislation to remove domestic violence perpetrators from family home, 3 December
New shelters opening for domestic violence victims, 2 December
Strangulation to be an offence under Queensland’s Criminal Code, 29 November
Palaszczuk’s male ministers signed up as White Ribbon Day advocates, 25 November
Queensland Government champions workplace cultural change on White Ribbon Day, 25 November
Premier congratulates newest White Ribbon Ambassadors, 28 October
Palaszczuk Government moves to help more women stay safe at home, 25 October
New shelter strengthens DV support network, 23 October
Second Magistrate allocated to Domestic and Family Violence Magistrates Court trial at Southport, 15 October
Extra funding for domestic and family violence legal help, 1 October
Extra support in Redlands for victims of domestic and family violence, 24 September
Premier provides extra funding for Domestic Violence crisis line, 16 September
Palaszczuk Government fast-tracks domestic violence laws, 14 September
Palaszczuk Government moves to tackle domestic violence, 13 September
Palaszczuk Government says Not Now, Not Ever, 18 August

Last reviewed: 7 August 2020
Last modified: 3 September 2020

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Where to get help

If you are in immediate danger, phone the police on Triple Zero (000).

For help and advice:

visit the Domestic and Family Violence Portal
find a local support service
call a DFV helpline.