Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016

As Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, introduced and championed the bill implementing Not Now, Not Ever taskforce recommendations including expanded police protection notices, national recognition of DVOs, and information sharing between agencies.

“This bill is the next stage of legislative reforms to implement the recommendations of the Special Taskforce on Domestic and Family Violence in Queensland.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Minister for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence introduced the bill, outlining reforms to improve police protection notices, enable information sharing between agencies, extend protection order durations, and enable Queensland's participation in the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme.

“The Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 builds on the priority legislative reforms that have already been progressed by the Palaszczuk government. It includes further changes to better protect victims and their families, hold perpetrators to account for their actions and support integrated responses.”— 2016-08-16View Hansard

As shadow minister for domestic and family violence prevention, supported the bill's objectives and moved an amendment requiring courts to give reasons for making orders of less than five years, but heavily criticised the government's failure to adequately resource services and courts.

“Labor still has not put forward a real plan to reduce domestic violence in our communities. It has talked it up to a point where it has reached crisis point, but it has no plan to address the issue.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

As committee chair, supported the bill which strengthens police and justice response to domestic violence and demands further accountability for perpetrators, particularly welcoming the mutual recognition of DVOs across Australian jurisdictions.

“I rise to speak in support of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. Already this term four priority bills have been debated and passed in this House to improve our current legal and justice system response to domestic and family violence.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill while raising concerns about impacts on children witnessing violence, strains on the court system, and asked the minister about training, resourcing and data security under the new information-sharing provisions.

“The bill provides additional layers of protection that are needed in our modern society but brings with it obligations that are additional to those imposed upon our courts and our police.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill after consulting with police officers about its practical effects, commending the bipartisan community response and highlighting provisions for expanded police protection notices and enhanced information sharing.

“This bill is another important step in our bipartisan community response to domestic violence, and I commend the bill to the House.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, sharing his own childhood experience of domestic violence for the first time in parliament, and supporting the statement of reservation calling for adequate resourcing of police and courts.

“As regulators we must do all we can to provide a strong legal framework to empower our law enforcement and enable our social care workers.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill and defended the government's record on implementing Not Now, Not Ever recommendations, criticising the shadow minister for politicising the issue.

“I rise to speak in support of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016, just as I have done on all of the bills relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Not now, not ever task force.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill as an appropriate and logical next legislative step, highlighting Toowoomba's community response and encouraging more specialist courts and Family Court resources.

“This afternoon I rise to make a contribution to the debate in relation to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Strongly supported the bill as Minister, emphasising that domestic violence is fundamentally about control and calling on men to challenge disrespect and violence against women.

“We need stronger laws that recognise just how dangerous and life-destroying domestic violence is for its victims.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

As shadow Attorney-General, made a brief contribution supporting the bill and the member for Mudgeeraba's amendment requiring courts to give reasons when making protection orders for less than five years.

“Not only do I support the bill but also I particularly support that amendment.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

As a family law solicitor with over 20 years' experience, supported the bill as improving protections for victims and strengthening the justice response.

“Every one of us has a right to feel safe and be safe in public and at home. Domestic and family violence is often perpetrated at home in private, but it should be just as concerning to the community as crimes committed in the streets.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, focusing on duration of protection orders and arguing that five years should be the norm with longer orders possible, including potentially until the youngest child in the family turns 18.

“I too rise to speak in support of this important piece of legislation that is before the House this afternoon.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, sharing the story of a Mackay constituent whose intergenerational experience of domestic violence illustrates the need for greater information sharing and tailored protection.

“It gives me much pride to stand here today to speak in support of another bill to help stamp out the scourge of domestic violence in our state.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, particularly the information-sharing provisions and the amendment requiring courts to give written reasons for orders less than five years.

“Violence and abuse is never acceptable... I support the Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill which implements recommendations 78, 90, 99, 112, 120 and 140 of Not Now, Not Ever, particularly welcoming the integrated response and national DVO recognition.

“I rise today to speak in support of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill and commended the former LNP government for establishing the Special Taskforce, highlighting local domestic violence services in Redlands.

“I rise to address the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016. I am proud to stand up once again in the parliament to participate in the debate about domestic and family violence.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, speaking as a White Ribbon ambassador about generational change through respect-based education in schools.

“I rise this afternoon to support the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

As a medical professional, offered bipartisan support for the bill and the Bates amendment, acknowledging the member for Gaven's personal contribution and discussing how to recognise the signs of domestic violence.

“Today, in a spirit of bipartisanship, I offer my support for the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill as Minister for Housing and Public Works, highlighting complementary reforms to tenancy laws that protect domestic violence victims from being blacklisted.

“This government is committed to the prevention of domestic and family violence and to supporting women and their children to escape the horrors of that violence.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Made a brief contribution in support of the bill, acknowledging the shadow minister's advocacy and the need for specialist court resources on the Gold Coast.

“This evening I rise to make a brief contribution to the debate on the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

As Attorney-General, supported the bill and outlined significant justice resources being dedicated including duty lawyer schemes, Southport specialist court, Legal Aid increases and $20 million for courts over 10 years.

“It is my pleasure to rise to give support to the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill in a spirit of bipartisanship, citing alarming statistics on domestic violence calls and homicides and emphasising the national recognition of DVOs.

“I am pleased to say these changes are a mature approach by both the government and the opposition and I am proud to see everyone here today working in a bipartisan manner.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill, sharing personal experience of domestic violence pulling his family apart and his experience as a paramedic attending harrowing domestic violence scenes in Townsville.

“I rise today to speak to and support the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2016. At the very heart of this bill is an intent to ensure the safety of domestic violence victims and their children.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard

Supported the bill as Minister for Agriculture, drawing on 20 years in the child safety sector and highlighting Edon Place in Bundaberg and the unique challenges for rural and regional women.

“I rise to speak in favour of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill. I am pleased to have the opportunity to support this legislation, which will ensure the protection of victims of domestic violence and hold aggressors to account.”— 2016-10-11View Hansard