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1. What was proposedChiaka BarryLiberal · Opposition
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   That this Assembly: (1) notes that: (a) as part of a broader suite of priorities, the Government promised to undertake updated system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector before the end of 2028, but it is otherwise unclear when system mapping will commence or be completed; (b) the Government is yet to complete updated whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector; (c) the Government announced in June that it will not implement electronic monitoring of serious domestic violence offenders during this term of government, owing to cost constraints, despite its previous commitment to introducing electronic monitoring; (d) frontline services in the ACT have condemned this decision, with one commenting that it has sent a devastating message to victim-survivors; (e) it is critical that the Government’s 10-year ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and future resourcing is informed by a clear and fulsome understanding of the barriers, gaps and constraints facing the sector; (f) despite being a key priority for frontline services, the implementation of electronic monitoring in the ACT was not committed to as one of the 35 actions under the Government’s First Action Plan (2026-2028) of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; (g) if system mapping had been completed before the strategy was developed, appropriate levels of funding could have been earmarked for the implementation of electronic monitoring as promised; and (h) system mapping should be given immediate priority, noting that frontline services have testified that they are facing significant constraints, relative to demand, at the hearings of the Select Committee on Estimates 2026-2027; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) deploy existing funding committed for this work to bring forward and prioritise whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036, and commence that work immediately in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; (b) complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; (c) table the findings in the Assembly within six months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; and (d) before the close of the final sitting week of 2026, clarify what measures it will implement this term in place of electronic monitoring to monitor serious domestic violence perpetrators and protect community safety.

2. Proposed changeCaitlin ToughLabor · Minister21 October 2026

   Grouped by key words as: rewrote the proposal, added reporting or consultation, turned an action into a review.

   Before

   (b) the Government is yet to complete updated whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector

   After this change

   (b) the ACT Government is yet to complete updated whole-system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector. However, the First Action Plan under the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 (‘DFSV Strategy’) remains on track for completion before the end of 2028

   The exact wording of this change

   together: 1. In paragraph (1)(a), omit “but it is otherwise unclear when system mapping will commence or be completed”. 2. Omit paragraph (1)(b), substitute: “(b) the ACT Government is yet to complete updated whole-system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector. However, the First Action Plan under the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 (‘DFSV Strategy’) remains on track for completion before the end of 2028”. 3. In paragraph (1)(c), after “introducing electronic monitoring”, insert: “but has made significant investment in frontline support services”. 4. Omit paragraph (1)(d), substitute: “(d) some frontline services in the ACT have condemned this decision, with one commenting that it has sent a ‘devastating message’ to victim survivors. Another prominent support service expressed reservations about the technology and remained unconvinced it would improve safety if implemented;”. 5. Omit paragraphs (1)(f) to (1)(h). 6. Omit all text in paragraph (2), substitute: “(2) calls on the ACT Government to: (a) complete and report the system mapping findings including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support, to the monitoring evaluation framework as mandated by the DFSV Strategy; (b) provide an update to the Assembly by mid-July 2027 regarding the ongoing implementation and progress of the DFSV Strategy; and (c) continue to explore the viability of electronic monitoring as an integrated option within the community corrections framework.”. Debate continued.

   Not agreed on the voices. No individual votes were recorded.

3. Proposed changeThomas EmersonIndependent · Crossbench21 October 2026

   Replaced the calls with a study of electronic monitoring (including the cost of prison), earlier system mapping, publication, and tabling within 12 months. Our summary, review in progress

   Before

   (2) calls on the Government to: (a) deploy existing funding committed for this work to bring forward and prioritise whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036, and commence that work immediately in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; (b) complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; (c) table the findings in the Assembly within six months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; and (d) before the close of the final sitting week of 2026, clarify what measures it will implement this term in place of electronic monitoring to monitor serious domestic violence perpetrators and protect community safety.

   After this change

   (2) calls on the Government to: (a) develop and table in the first sitting week of 2027 a detailed feasibility assessment covering: (i) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for domestic violence offences; (ii) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for community-based orders; and (iii) the cost of incarcerating offenders who may have otherwise been subject to electronic monitoring under paragraph (2)(a)(i) and (ii); (b) bring forward and prioritise whole-of-system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and commence the work as a priority in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; (c) complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; and (d) table the findings of the service mapping within 12 months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing, and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036.

   The exact wording of this change

   Omit all text in paragraph (2), substitute: “(2) calls on the Government to: (a) develop and table in the first sitting week of 2027 a detailed feasibility assessment covering: (i) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for domestic violence offences; (ii) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for community-based orders; and (iii) the cost of incarcerating offenders who may have otherwise been subject to electronic monitoring under paragraph (2)(a)(i) and (ii); (b) bring forward and prioritise whole-of-system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and commence the work as a priority in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; (c) complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; and (d) table the findings of the service mapping within 12 months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing, and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036.”.

   Agreed on the voices. No individual votes were recorded. Its wording is in the final text.

4. Change to Thomas Emerson's changeRebecca VassarottiGreens · Crossbench21 October 2026

   Grouped by key words as: added a new call or point, added reporting or consultation.

   The exact wording of this change

   to Mr Emerson’s proposed amendment: “Add: (3) also calls on the Government to: (a) recommit to progressing electronic monitoring in the ACT justice system, for people on pre- and post-sentence community-based orders, including domestic and family violence perpetrators; and (b) report back to the Assembly on progress on implementation in the first sitting week of 2027.”. Debate continued.

   Agreed on the voices. No individual votes were recorded. Its wording is in the final text.

5. What the Assembly decidedAgreed

   Decided on the voices: no individual votes were recorded, so this doesn’t show that every MLA agreed.

   Final agreed wording, with changes marked

   That this Assembly: (1) notes that: (a) as part of a broader suite of priorities, the Government promised to undertake updated system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector before the end of 2028, but it is otherwise unclear when system mapping will commence or be completed; (b) the Government is yet to complete updated whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector; (c) the Government announced in June that it will not implement electronic monitoring of serious domestic violence offenders during this term of government, owing to cost constraints, despite its previous commitment to introducing electronic monitoring; (d) frontline services in the ACT have condemned this decision, with one commenting that it has sent a devastating message to victim-survivors; (e) it is critical that the Government’s 10-year ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and future resourcing is informed by a clear and fulsome understanding of the barriers, gaps and constraints facing the sector; (f) despite being a key priority for frontline services, the implementation of electronic monitoring in the ACT was not committed to as one of the 35 actions under the Government’s First Action Plan (2026-2028) of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; (g) if system mapping had been completed before the strategy was developed, appropriate levels of funding could have been earmarked for the implementation of electronic monitoring as promised; and (h) system mapping should be given immediate priority, noting that frontline services have testified that they are facing significant constraints, relative to demand, at the hearings of the Select Committee on Estimates 2026-2027; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) develop and table in the first sitting week of 2027 a detailed feasibility assessment covering: (i) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for domestic violence offences; (ii) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for community-based orders; and (iii) the cost of incarcerating offenders who may have otherwise been subject to electronic monitoring under paragraph (2)(a)(i) and (ii); (b) bring forward and prioritise whole-of-system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and commence the work as a priority in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; (c) complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; and (d) table the findings of the service mapping within 12 months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing, and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036Emerson; and (3) also calls on the Government to: (a) recommit to progressing electronic monitoring in the ACT justice system, for people on pre- and post-sentence community-based orders, including domestic and family violence perpetrators; and (b) report back to the Assembly on progress on implementation in the first sitting week of 2027.

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   That this Assembly: (1) notes that: (a) as part of a broader suite of priorities, the Government promised to undertake updated system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector before the end of 2028, but it is otherwise unclear when system mapping will commence or be completed; (b) the Government is yet to complete updated whole of system mapping of the domestic and family violence sector; (c) the Government announced in June that it will not implement electronic monitoring of serious domestic violence offenders during this term of government, owing to cost constraints, despite its previous commitment to introducing electronic monitoring; (d) frontline services in the ACT have condemned this decision, with one commenting that it has sent a devastating message to victim-survivors; (e) it is critical that the Government’s 10-year ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and future resourcing is informed by a clear and fulsome understanding of the barriers, gaps and constraints facing the sector; (f) despite being a key priority for frontline services, the implementation of electronic monitoring in the ACT was not committed to as one of the 35 actions under the Government’s First Action Plan (2026-2028) of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; (g) if system mapping had been completed before the strategy was developed, appropriate levels of funding could have been earmarked for the implementation of electronic monitoring as promised; and (h) system mapping should be given immediate priority, noting that frontline services have testified that they are facing significant constraints, relative to demand, at the hearings of the Select Committee on Estimates 2026-2027; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) [taken out: deploy existing funding committed][put in: develop and table in the first sitting week of 2027 a detailed feasibility assessment covering: (i) the roll-out of electronic monitoring]for [taken out: this work][put in: domestic violence offences; (ii) the roll-out of electronic monitoring for community-based orders; and (iii) the cost of incarcerating offenders who may have otherwise been subject]to [put in: electronic monitoring under paragraph (2)(a)(i) and (ii); (b)]bring forward and prioritise [taken out: whole of system][put in: whole-of-system]mapping of the domestic and family violence sector, under the First Action Plan of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036 and commence [taken out: that][put in: the]work [taken out: immediately][put in: as a priority]in consultation with frontline services, victim-survivors and key stakeholders; [taken out: (b)][put in: (c)]complete and publicly release the system mapping, including identification of unmet demand, service gaps, workforce constraints, funding pressures and barriers to accessing support; [taken out: (c)][put in: and (d)]table the findings [taken out: in][put in: of]the [taken out: Assembly][put in: service mapping]within [taken out: six][put in: 12]months, together with the Government’s response and an implementation plan outlining how the findings will inform future commissioning, resourcing, and delivery of the ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Strategy 2026-2036; and [taken out: (d) before the close of][put in: (3) also calls on]the [taken out: final sitting week of 2026, clarify what measures it will implement this term in place of][put in: Government to: (a) recommit to progressing]electronic monitoring [taken out: to monitor serious][put in: in the ACT justice system, for people on pre- and post-sentence community-based orders, including]domestic [put in: and family]violence perpetrators; and [taken out: protect community safety.][put in: (b) report back to the Assembly on progress on implementation in the first sitting week of 2027.]

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