Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced the creation of a new state Permanent Secretary focused on “Men’s Behaviour Change.”
This role will examine the impact of social media and the internet on the behaviour of men and boys.
Premier Allan said in a statement that the Men’s Behaviour Change parliamentary secretary role – the “first position of its kind” to exist in Australia – is part of her government’s commitment to “make Victoria a safer place for women and children” and to put a stop to “the tragedy of deaths of Victorian women at the hands of men”.
“This is the first position of its kind in Australia – and will focus largely on the influence the internet and social media have on boys’ and men’s attitudes towards women and building respectful relationships.”
Tim Richardson MP, the state member for Mordialloc, posted on social media announcing the news of him being appointed the “national first” Permanent Secretary for “Men’s Behaviour Change.”
“We know that the time to act on men’s violence against women is now and it starts with us men and boys. This is not easy work, but it is important, and we can’t afford not to address it and waste a moment.”
The position entitled “parliamentary secretary” represents a promotion from a regular member of parliament, positioned just below cabinet ministers.
Richardson’s responsibility in the new role of Parliamentary Secretary starts effective May 28, 2024 where he will be working alongside Vicki Ward MP, the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence.
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