The call for substantial investment was made to leverage what is seen as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to tackle the pervasive issue of family, domestic, and sexual violence.
Key recommendations include implementing a two-hour “safety pause” between the placement and fulfillment of orders, adjusting delivery windows to between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and prioritizing harm reduction in the objectives of the Liquor Act.
Premier Malinauskas emphasized a careful and deliberate approach in formulating the government’s response. He assured that the focus would be on transforming how services are delivered to victims, rather than adding unnecessary bureaucratic layers.
Minister for Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence, Katrine Hildyard, hailed the day as historic for the state, describing it as “our moment for change.”
