Domestic Violence Accommodation

The Hon. I. PNEVMATIKOS (15:01): There were 40 beds allocated—I am referring to the beds, wherever those beds are located. Will victims and perpetrators be located in the same area where the beds are found?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (15:01): Again, I think it depends on what model the honourable member thinks we are talking about. The modern services are less about having a shelter model, if you like. If the honourable member is suggesting that we would have perpetrators co-located with victims, then that is not the case. That is my understanding. If the honourable member is talking about area, she may be referring to suburbs, postcodes etc. These are public housing properties that are being utilised. I certainly can't guarantee that perpetrators aren't located in the same suburb as victims, but I think, in the ordinary course of events, that would be somewhat unreasonable in any case.