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Legislative Assembly for the ACT: 1997 Week 7 Hansard (26 June) . . Page.. 2279 ..

MR WOOD (continuing):

New Part -

Page 6, line 13, after proposed new Part III insert the following Part:

Interpretation

Ô26B. In this Part Ñ

ÒCoordinatorÓ means the Domestic Violence Project Coordinator appointed under section 26C.

Appointment

Ô26C. (1) There shall be a Domestic Violence Project Coordinator.

`(2) The Coordinator shall be appointed by the Minister in writing.

Functions

Ô26D. The Coordinator has the following functions in relation to domestic violence:

(a) to monitor and promote compliance with the policies of the Territory and Commonwealth governments;

(b) to assist government agencies and non-government organisations involved in -

(i) law enforcement; or

(ii) the provision of health, education, crisis or welfare services to victims or perpetrators of domestic violence or otherwise relating to the incidence or prevention of domestic violence;

to provide services of the highest standard;

(c) to assist and encourage the agencies and organisations referred to in paragraph (b) to provide appropriate educational programs;

(d) to facilitate cooperation among the agencies and organisations referred to in paragraph (b);

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