Tasmania's commitment of more than $25 million to combat domestic violence will be complemented by a federal plan worth four times as much in a combined effort necessary to tackle what is an appalling and horrifying scourge, Premier Will Hodgman says.
More than a month after Mr Hodgman stood beside Rosie Batty to announce Tasmania's effort, the domestic violence campaigner on Thursday joined Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to unveil a $100 million package to boost support services, training and fund practical measures to help those fleeing abusive relationships.
"It is all governments' responsibility, with communities ... that we continue to improve on our efforts to assist those who are vulnerable and who are the victims of family violence and abuse," Mr Hodgman told state parliament following the federal announcement.
"Our recently announced and released family violence plan, with funding approaching close to $30 million, was a significant step in addressing this appalling issue that confronts us daily, and sees women and children fleeing from family violence."
State spending will go towards a range of schemes, including rapid rehousing, police training, perpetrator programs and a respectful relationships school scheme.
The aim of the federal package is to keep women safe in their homes, on the streets and online with initiatives such as the provision of 20,000 phones with pre-paid credit for victims who could otherwise be tracked by perpetrators.
"The federal government's women's safety policy very much complements and supports the efforts we are taking here with many practical initiatives in our own family violence plan," Mr Hodgman said.
The premier added that he had spoken with Mr Turnbull about the issue.
"I've confirmed to our new prime minister that the (Tasmanian) government continues to progress national priorities, including the plan to tackle family violence and Tasmania's willingness to participate and collaborate with the federal government."
He said it was vital that all efforts be made to end recent "appalling and horrifying" acts of domestic violence that occurred too regularly across Australia.
