Abbott's domestic violence policy re-announced to 'cover up gaffe'

By Dan Harrison, Judith Ireland
Updated January 29 2015 - 1:18pm, first published January 28 2015 - 7:08pm
Greens Senator Larissa Waters says Mr Abbott's announcement was designed to deflect attention from criticism. Photo: Michelle Smith
Greens Senator Larissa Waters says Mr Abbott's announcement was designed to deflect attention from criticism. Photo: Michelle Smith

When Prime Minister Tony Abbott stepped up to the lectern to announce his commitment to tackle the scourge of domestic violence on Wednesday, some of his words had a familiar ring.

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