Greens pledge $5b domestic violence plan

The Australian Greens have made what could be the biggest-ever funding pledge towards combating domestic violence.

Domestic violence victims would get paid leave and men would undergo behaviour-change programs under a $5 billion plan by the Greens.

The minor party is pledging $500 million annually over a decade to combat family violence, with new shelters, perpetrator programs and legal rights.

There would be $100 million to build new crisis accommodation and another $128 million for intervention programs changing men's behaviour towards women.

Victims would also get the right to request 10 days of paid domestic violence leave and be protected from discrimination at work under legislative changes.

The party says the package would be paid for by reeling in negative gearing and superannuation tax breaks for the wealthy.

Greens deputy leader Larissa Waters says the package will ensure women are not turned away from shelters.

"Why should women fleeing domestic violence go homeless while the very wealthy get taxpayer-funded subsidies for their multiple investment homes," she said in a statement.


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Published 27 May 2016 10:30am
Source: AAP


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