Prime Minister Tony Abbott has confirmed the federal government is considering GPS tracking for repeat offenders of domestic violence.
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‘‘Yes, we should be prepared to look at all sorts of new initiatives and new measures, particularly to deal with repeat offenders,’’ he said.
The proposal will be on the agenda at the next Council of Australian Governments meeting.
‘‘We want to look at really lifting our game when it comes to dealing with the scourge of domestic violence,’’ Mr Abbott said on Sunday.
The federal government has also pledged $4 million for the 1800RESPECT hotline to support women in need.
Assistant minister for women Michaelia Cash said more victims had been speaking out over the past 18 months, due in part to domestic violence ambassadors such as Australian of the Year Rosie Batty.
Ms Batty’s son Luke was murdered by her estranged partner in Melbourne just over a year ago.
‘‘There is much work to do and we are committed to ensuring that we stop the violence before it happens. Until we achieve this we will not rest,’’ Senator Cash said.
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said Labor would consider the detail of the GPS proposal.
