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Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—Domestic Violence Agencies (Information Sharing) Amendment Bill 2022
(Question No 918)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, upon notice, on 23 September 2022:
(1) In relation to the YourSay consultation for the Domestic Violence Agencies (Information Sharing) Amendment Bill 2022, how will the ACT Government ensure that the views, experiences, and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is front and centre, given the historical punitive treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by government and institutions.
(2) Which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups and organisations will the ACT Government engage with as part of consultation for the bill.
(3) How will the ACT Government work closely with persons with disability as part of consultation for the bill.
(4) Which relevant groups and organisations, referred to in part (3), will the ACT Government engage with as part of consultation for the bill.
(5) How will the ACT Government ensure that the views and experiences of children will be taken into account as part of consultation for the bill.
(6) Which relevant groups and organisations, referred to in part (5), will the ACT Government engage with as part of consultation for the bill.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
1. Consultation on the Domestic Violence Agencies (Information Sharing) Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill) has commenced with the Domestic Violence Prevention Council Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group (the Reference Group) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body (the Elected Body).
The ACT Government is in the process of organising consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members informed by the advice of the Reference Group and Elected Body to ensure cultural safety.
2. See response to question 1.
3. The ACT Government has commenced consultation with representatives from organisations who work closely with people with disability via the ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS).
4. See response to question 3.
5. The ACT Government will ensure the views and experiences of children are taken into account when consulting on the Bill by consulting with the ACT Children and Young People Expert Reference Group and the Human Rights Commission, including the ACT Children and Young People Commissioner.
6. See response to question 5.
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