Published Wednesday, 02 July, 2025 at 09:36 AM

JOINT STATEMENT

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership
The Honourable David Janetzki

Minister for Families, Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
The Honourable Amanda Camm

Budget to deliver North Queensland 24/7 domestic and family violence crisis service

  • The 2025-26 Queensland Budget delivers more funding to improve domestic and family violence services in North Queensland.
  • New North Queensland 24/7 crisis service to be opened by July 2026.
  • Crisafulli Government funds $379 million for domestic and family violence in 2025-26 Budget. 

The Crisafulli Government is delivering more services aimed at boosting safety for victims of domestic and family violence in North Queensland. 

In a fresh start for North Queenslanders, the Budget delivers a four-year $31.3 million investment to double capacity of the State’s 24/7 domestic and family violence crisis response including a new North Queensland-based hub by July 2026. 

Planning and engagement with local services and stakeholders has already begun in Townsville to ensure the North Queensland Hub is fit for purpose and helps victims when they need it most. 

A critical part of the new hub will be an understanding of the issues domestic and family violence victims face in regional and Indigenous communities, while working with local services who have the on-the-ground knowledge and experience to assist victims.  

During a decade of failure, the former Labor Government failed to hold perpetrators to account, or meaningfully protect victims and survivors from the scourge of domestic and family violence.  

The North Queensland Hub is part of the Crisafulli Government’s $379 million funding allocation for domestic and family violence in the 2025-26 Budget to better protect victims and hold perpetrators to account, which includes: 

  • The rollout of GPS trackers for high-risk DFV perpetrators
  • An additional three Hope Hubs to be established across the State
  • An additional $75.8 million over five years to contribute to the National Partnership Agreement for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses, bringing our total funding available to $151.6 million
  • DV Safe Phones funding of $1 million 

Treasurer David Janetzki said the Crisafulli Government was delivering more support to address domestic and family violence.  

“We are delivering real support for victims of domestic and family violence including a new North Queensland crisis service, GPS trackers for high-risk offenders for the safety of victims and new Hope Hubs,” Treasurer Janetzki said.  

“We must tackle the scourge of domestic violence head on, and we’re committed to doing just that.”  

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence Amanda Camm said the work was well and truly underway in delivering this critical service. 

“When a victim calls a 24/7 crisis line they need to know it will be answered, and that the people they’re talking to know their community and how best to assist them in their toughest moment,” Minister Camm said. 

“That is exactly what a North Queensland hub will do, they will work together with local services to ensure they get support that is victim-centric.  

“It is crucial we work with local services in the setup of this NQ Hub, so that we deliver the best outcomes for victims of domestic and family violence. 

“I know that change is needed across the entire domestic and family violence sector. This new hub, along with the Crisafulli Government’s Budget commitments and the introduction of new legislation to increase police powers to better protect victims, lays the foundation to do just that.” 

Member for Mundingburra and Assistant Minister for Community Safety Janelle Poole APM said that the NQ Hub would deliver the vital services that her community has been calling for.  

“Domestic violence does not stop outside the nine to five, so neither should support,” Ms Poole said. 

“After nearly thirty years in policing, I know that these services can be the difference between a positive and negative outcome, so the hub cannot open its doors soon enough.” 

Member of Townsville Adam Baillie said the funding commitment was about better safety for victims of domestic and family violence, and delivering better access to local support. 

"This new North Queensland hub will help deliver local, tailored support when victims need it most,” Mr Baillie said. 

"This investment means Townsville will finally have a dedicated crisis response that understands our local community and can act quickly to protect those most at risk. 

"The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its promise to put victims first, hold perpetrators to account, and restore safety where you live.” 

Member for Thuringowa Natalie Marr said it was important to have a domestic and family violence crisis service that could cater to the needs of North Queensland. 

“Our region faces an urgent challenge with unacceptably high rates of domestic and family violence affecting far too many women, men, and children in our communities,” Ms Marr said.  

“I’ve been listening closely to the voices that matter most: victims, survivors, frontline workers, and our dedicated local services and I’m pleased our Government is delivering the support needed.  

“This initiative is about delivering real outcomes for our community, ensuring every North Queenslander has access to immediate, local support in their darkest moments. Together, we’re building a stronger, safer future for our families and our region.” 

ENDS 

MEDIA CONTACT:  

Treasurer: Renee Smith 0419 404 180 

Minister Camm: Chris McMahon 0482 475 829