Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Keneally for that supplementary question. We will continue, as we have done, to work in a non-partisan fashion with all of the state and territory governments in relation to these issues to ensure that appropriate funding is provided. Indeed, in my statement a little earlier, I did point out the very significant funding that has been put in place during our period in government to address this terrible issue. The government's first priority is to keep Australians safe. Combating violence against women and children is, of course, central to that objective. Women have the right to be safe in their homes, in their communities, in their workplaces and online. Since 2013, the Commonwealth has committed $840 million to address domestic and family violence and will continue, as I say, to work with all of the state and territory governments to further build on the work that's already been done.