As a parliament and as a society we need to make sure support is there at that critical point in time for the victims of family violence and sexual assault.
This kind of victim and slut shaming, as it is known, distrust and manipulation of fact, only creates fear among women and girls in our community.
We have gender equality in the Tasmanian Parliament. Women and girls are encouraged to aspire to success and to be treated equally.
Rosie Batty launched the Commissioner for Children’s report, ‘Children and Young People’s Unique Experience of Family Violence' today.
I thought I would take this opportunity, seeing these remarkable young women in the Chamber, to thank them so much for the work they do.
A dangerous increase in crystal methamphetamine use in Tasmania is now strongly suggestive of an epidemic.
Former Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty, will today launch the Children and Young People's Unique Experience of Family Violence report.
Every one of the 3,708 Tasmanians waiting for a house have a story to tell about homelessness or housing stress.
The Human Services Minister is on the right track with the announcement today of a funded program to treat men who are violent towards women and children.
Ms Dawkins is representing people in the community who are concerned that an overtly faith‑based organisation will be working with vulnerable young people.