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Women’s refuges face funding squeeze at the worst possible time
Wednesday April 07, 2021
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has indicated the federal government is open to providing significantly more money to women’s safety groups.
Women’s refuges have dealt with a growing number of cases and are under funding pressure. Photo: ABC
The groups are seeking an extra $150 million to help deal with an increase in demand from women fleeing violence.
They were given a boost of that amount during the coronavirus pandemic last year and say demand has not gone away.
“I can absolutely understand why demand has not gone away because one in four Australian women…
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