Cook Government commitment to support Karratha victim-survivors

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will establish the successful Safe at Home program in Karratha, supporting victim-survivors of family and domestic violence (FDV) to stay in their own homes.
  • Cook Labor Government to establish Safe at Home program in Karratha, supporting victim-survivors to safely stay in their own homes
  • Announcement part of wider $38.6 million family and domestic violence package
  • Commitment builds on the Cook Government’s historic investment of more than half a billion dollars in family and domestic violence initiatives since 2017

A re-elected Cook Labor Government will establish the successful Safe at Home program in Karratha, supporting victim-survivors of family and domestic violence (FDV) to stay in their own homes.

Announced in Karratha today, the $1.6 million commitment will ensure local women and children remain safe after a dangerous perpetrator has been removed from their home.

Today’s announcement is part of the Cook Labor Government’s significant $38.6 million FDV package, which also includes reforms to the Restraining Orders Act, making our FVRO regime tougher for perpetrators and easier for victim-survivors engaging in the justice process.

The announcement builds on the Cook Labor Government’s proven record of action to end the scourge of FDV, with more than $550 million in additional investment since 2017. During the same period refuge capacity has also been increased by around 30 per cent.

Comments attributed to Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Sabine Winton:

“Victim-survivors shouldn’t have to uproot their lives to stay safe, which is why a re-elected Cook Labor Government will invest $1.6 million to establish the Safe at Home program in Karratha."

“Today’s announcement builds on our historic investment of more than half a billion dollars in FDV initiatives, and 30% increase to refuge capacity across the State.”

Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:

“I’m proud to be part of a Government which is prioritising victim-survivors and holding perpetrators to account."

“This commitment will support Karratha locals to safely stay in their own homes after a dangerous perpetrator has been removed.”

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