Albanese to propose ‘substantial funding uplift’ for family violence services at national cabinet

Anthony Albanese has called the scourge of domestic violence situation a ‘national crisis’. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Anthony Albanese will propose a “substantial package” at national cabinet to fund frontline services for Australians fleeing family and domestic violence, including accommodation and legal help.

The package responds to recommendations of the rapid review of prevention approaches, which called for a “significant funding uplift” in certain frontline areas.