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House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Domestic and Family Violence Crisis Accommodation

Mr TEAGUE (Heysen) (14:27): A supplementary question for the Minister for Human Services: how many public housing properties have been ring-fenced for women escaping domestic violence since March 2022?

The Hon. N.F. COOK (Hurtle Vale—Minister for Human Services) (14:27): I am very happy to quickly respond. That election commitment is underway, but what is more important is that there are actually hundreds and hundreds of women who have experienced awful domestic violence and terrible situations who are living in public housing and community housing, being supported by both our department and non-government organisations to feel safe and stay safe.

We undertake a range of modifications that assist people with public housing and community housing to remain there in a way they are more comfortable, but we also stand ready to respond should we need to activate an alternate response quickly.

I will refrain from talking about how other members in other places might want to publicly stand in front of domestic violence properties, or indeed how people in this place might think that undertaking a media call in front of a house that is tenanted by someone currently experiencing domestic violence who is seeking support and assistance from many good people, that standing on their front porch might be an appropriate way to highlight an issue. Well, it is not. It is dangerous. It is upsetting. It is distressing, and not just for the woman but also for children, in particular, who are involved who might see their belongings on the television.

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