A new plan in the fight against family and sexual violence, looks at making sure spending is making a true change – and outcomes are measured.

The Government's announced a second action plan as part of a 25-year national strategy.

Focus areas include expanding prevention, strengthening workforces, cross-government agency collaboration and taking action on sexual violence.

Minister for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Karen Chhour told Heather du Plessis Allan including a sexual violence focus is important.

“Because that’s a scourge on our society that we don’t talk about often enough, that causes real harm and long-term issues for people in this country.”

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