Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_693
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
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Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 693
Character Range: 1579406–1580758

693       Leaving Violence Program                                                                                                                             To provide financial and other support to victims of intimate partner violence to:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) help victims to leave violent relationships; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) help victims who have left violent relationships to stabilise their lives;
                                                                                                                                                               as a measure to give effect to Australia's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, particularly Articles 2, 7, 9 and 17.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective also has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures with respect to bankruptcy or insolvency (within the meaning of paragraph 51(xvii) of the Constitution).