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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Arundell

Services won't 'be able to answer every call' despite increase in DV funding

Millions of dollars will be poured into Canberra's domestic violence services in the next territory budget, with the government increasing a levy to fund the investment.

As part of the 2026-27 ACT budget, the government will invest $44.2 million over four years to strengthen frontline services and provide long-term funding.

The government will also increase a household levy by $5 a year from mid-2027 to help fund services.

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