Alcohol’s implication in family violence – Media Wrap Up

Missed the launch of The National framework for action to prevent alcohol-related family violence? Drink Tank has you covered with a round-up of featured media coverage from around Australia

Sydney Morning Herald – ‘Rosie Batty endorses plan for alcohol levy to fund family violence programs’
A levy should be applied to alcoholic drinks to fund responses to family violence, according to a call to arms to be launched by Australian of the Year Rosie Batty on Wednesday.

Herald Sun – ‘Rosie Batty in push for alcohol levy to fight domestic violence’
Rosie Batty has urged governments across the country to consider using an alcohol levy to pay for the cost of family violence on the community. The idea is contained in a new 20-point framework by FARE.

Sunshine Coast Daily – ‘Rosie Batty pleads: Cut booze to stop the violence’
Tighter restrictions on booze form the centrepiece of a national domestic violence framework released today. Speaking before the launch of the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education’s plan to prevent alcohol-related family assaults.

The West Australian – ‘Home violence plan targets alcohol’
Home violence plan targets alcohol Prime Minister Tony Abbott speaks with anti-family violence advocate and 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty. Picture: AAP. Drunken offenders would have to undergo daily breath tests or wear an alcohol monitoring…

612 ABC Brisbane – ‘Alchol and domestic violence’
Figures show that up to 65% of familly violence is alcohol fuelled. Yvette D’ath, Attorney-General of Queensland, Caterina Georgie, Director of Policy and Research at FARE and Christopher Weldon, a child of domestic violence, share their thoughts with Steve Austin.

The Wire – ‘Plan links domestic violence and alcohol abuse’
Domestic and family violence has been a salient issue this year, with on average one woman killed a week as a result. Today domestic violence campaigner and Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty launched FARE’s plan to tackle alcohol related family violence.

ABC News Radio – ‘With Sandi AloisiInterview with Caterina Giorgi’
Australian of the year Rosie Batty says all levels of government must accept that alcohol is implicated in the problem, and should urgently implement measures that will prevent and reduce such violence. Caterina Giorgi is the Director of Policy and Research at FARE. She spoke to Sandy Aloisi.