Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington is encouraging local residents to have their say on a plan to tackle domestic and family violence in Queensland.
Mrs Frecklington said a consultation paper has been released by the LNP to start discussion on a proposed scheme modelled on the United Kingdom’s ‘Clare’s Law’, currently being trialled in New South Wales.
“Clare’s Law allows access to vital information about someone’s violent past and crimes,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“I’m urging local residents to get involved in the consultation process and provide their feedback.
“We all have a responsibility to help end domestic and family violence. I think the time is right for the South Burnett community to be part of a meaningful conversation about how can we can make our homes even safer places to live.
“Only by working together, can we develop effective policy to lead the way in stamping out this insidious crime.”
Clare’s Law was initially set up in the United Kingdom after a woman named Clare Wood was murdered by her former partner. In the course of the investigation it was discovered he had a violent past that had it been known by the victim or her family may have saved her life.
It means a person, their friends or family members who had a concern about his or her partner, would be able to make an application to the police for information on whether that person has a history of domestic violence or sexual offences.
“The Opposition are committed to tackling domestic and family violence and the release of the consultation paper is a follow up to the work of the “Not Now, Not Ever” report from Dame Quentin Bryce,” Deb said.
It is easy to provide feedback – just complete the on-line form at: www.clareslawqld.com
