Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee re Migration Amendment (Family Violence)_Monash and InTouch.pdf (808.73 kB)
Download fileSubmission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee: Migration Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2016
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posted on 2018-10-03, 04:40 authored by Marie Segrave, JaneMaree MaherJaneMaree Maher, Jude McCullochJude McCulloch, Sharon Pickering, Maya Avdibegovic, Rose Byrne, Luba TanevskiPresented in this submission, the authors argue that this amendment sends a message that CALD women are expected to
leave and/or end their relationship if they are aware of their partner/potential sponsor’s
previous history of violence, specifically violence in the familial setting. This runs counter to the
recognition that women should be supported and empowered to know what their options are, and to provide multiple supports to enable women to make the best decision for themselves and
their children without judgment. We note there is already in place a process to identify sponsors
who have a history of violence and/or abuse towards children, and that this is an important
existing protection mechanism for migrant children.