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The escaping violence payment is not getting to people when they need it, say advocates who want the eligibility criteria broadened
More than half of people trying to access emergency financial support for domestic and family violence are having their claims rejected, new data has revealed.
Between July and September last year 57,041 applications were made for the escaping violence payment (EVP) but only 29,437 were found eligible, according to data released in response to a question on notice during Senate estimates.
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