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Tess Ikonomou and Dominic Giannini

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

Government has committed $4.7 billion to the prevention of domestic violence. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Frontline and legal services helping women and children experiencing domestic violence won't be given immediate relief as the sector calls for urgent funding.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $4.7 billion package to fund critical services following a national cabinet meeting in Canberra on Friday.

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