Katy Gallagher says more aid for women escaping violence could come in form of increased rent assistance as sector struggles to recruit workersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJust 30 of the 500 frontline domestic violence workers promised by the Albanese government have been delivered so far, the minister for women, Katy Gallagher, says.Gallagher, who is also the finance minister, revealed the difficulty recruiting workers in a pre-budget interview with ABC’s Insiders, suggesting that further help for women escaping violence could come in the form of increased rent assistance.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-05-05 04:54:14
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