Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence

1637. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Attorney General:

I refer to the recent passage of legislation in Victoria to address dowry-related abuse, and I ask:

(a)  has any consideration been given to expanding Western Australia’s family violence legislation to address dowry-related abuse;

(b)  if yes to (a), please provide information about any proposed amendments, including relevant timeframes; and

(c)  if no to (a), why not?

1464. Hon Alison Xamon to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services:

I refer to young women between 14 and 18 years of age seeking refuge from family and domestic violence, and I ask:

(a)  how many Western Australian refuges accept young women in this age group;

(b)  how many beds are available to this cohort on any given night; and