And those are costs which are passed on to businesses. But it's not simply a matter of dollars. It's about real people's lives, shattered families and a lack of safety in our community. But stopping domestic violence requires commitment from all Australians Business can play a vital part in meeting this challenge as partners in new initiatives which will support communities, employees and families. I commend Business Against Domestic Violence to you and encourage you and your business to become involved.
Domestic violence is everybody's business, but it has no business in Australia.
Domestic violence has been seen as a problem that belongs behind closed doors. But this perception is crumbling as it becomes clear that family violence is everybody's business. John Howard has put this high on the national agenda. But governments alone cannot end domestic violence. For change to occur, everyone must be involved.