Budget Cuts for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention in Queensland
昆士蘭州削減家庭暴力預防經費
Introduction
The Queensland government has reduced funding for domestic and family violence (DFV) prevention, which has led to criticism from political opponents and academic experts.
昆士蘭政府減少了對家庭暴力（DFV）預防的撥款，引發了政治對手與學術專家的批評。
Main Body
Budget documents show a decrease in DFV prevention funding. For the 2026-27 financial year, the allocation is set at $340.7 million, down from $379.2 million in 2025-26. Furthermore, the number of full-time staff is expected to drop from 93 to 81. Minister Amanda Camm emphasized that this reduction is because several short-term projects from the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce have ended. She asserted that the taskforce's 277 recommendations are now part of the general state strategy, highlighting the new laws against coercive control as a major success.
預算文件顯示 DFV 預防撥款有所減少。在 2026-27 財政年度，撥款金額設定為 3 億 4,070 萬澳元，低於 2025-26 年的 3 億 7,920 萬澳元。此外，全職職員人數預計將從 93 人下降至 81 人。部長 Amanda Camm 強調，此次削減是因為「婦女安全與司法工作小組」的數個短期項目已結束。她主張工作小組的 277 項建議現已納入州政府的整體策略中，並將反強迫控制的新法案視為重大成功。
On the other hand, the Labor opposition has described these budget cuts as unacceptable. Shadow Women Minister Shannon Fentiman claimed that the government is not being transparent about how it is using the taskforce's 2024 report. This political tension has increased following the death of Jana Armstrong, leading to demands for Minister Camm to resign. While Police Minister Dan Purdie argued that frontline services still have enough resources, Professor Patrick O’Leary warned that these funding gaps could slow down national efforts to stop gender-based violence.
另一方面，工黨反對派將此次預算削減描述為不可接受。影子婦女部長 Shannon Fentiman 聲稱政府在運用 2024 年工作小組報告方面缺乏透明度。在 Jana Armstrong 去世後，政治緊張局勢升溫，導致要求部長 Camm 辭職的呼聲增加。儘管警察部長 Dan Purdie 主張前線服務仍有足夠資源，但 Patrick O’Leary 教授警告，這些資金缺口可能會減緩國家停止性別暴力的努力。
Conclusion
The state government continues to defend the budget cuts as a move from temporary funding to a long-term strategy, whereas opposition leaders are demanding that the money be restored.
州政府繼續將預算削減辯稱為從臨時撥款轉向長期策略的舉措，而反對派領袖則要求恢復經費。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Opinion Bridge': Moving Beyond "I think"
At the A2 level, you likely use "I think" or "I believe" for everything. To reach B2, you need to describe how people speak, especially in news and debates. This article is a goldmine for 'Reporting Verbs'.
🔍 Spotting the Pattern
Look at how the author describes the people in the story. They don't just 'say' things; they use precise verbs to show their intention:
- Emphasized To make a point very strong.
- Asserted To say something confidently (even if others disagree).
- Claimed To say something is true, but without giving full proof yet.
- Argued To give reasons to support an idea.
- Warned To say that something bad might happen in the future.
🛠️ The B2 Upgrade Path
Stop using the word "say" for every sentence. Try this shift:
| A2 Style (Basic) | B2 Style (Advanced) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| She said it's a success. | She highlighted it as a success. | Shows focus and importance. |
| He said the cuts are bad. | He described the cuts as unacceptable. | Gives a clearer quality to the opinion. |
| The Professor said it's a problem. | The Professor warned that gaps could slow progress. | Adds a sense of urgency/danger. |
💡 Pro Tip: The "Whereas" Pivot
Notice the final sentence: "...strategy, whereas opposition leaders are demanding..."
Whereas is a B2 power-word. Instead of using two separate sentences with "but," use whereas to glue two opposite ideas into one sophisticated sentence. It transforms your writing from a list of facts into a professional analysis.