FDV Crisis Among South West’s Top Stories of 2025: Eatts Slams State Over $14.8M Snub

South West Times 15 January 2026

Summary
A regional news retrospective by the South Western Times listed Warren–Blackwood MP Bevan Eatts’ criticism of the State Government as one of the most newsworthy moments of 2025. Eatts slammed the Government for failing to allocate any of a $14.8 million funding boost for family and domestic violence (FDV) accommodation to the South West, despite escalating need.

Key Points

• The South Western Times included the State’s FDV funding decision and Eatts’ response in its “most newsworthy moments of 2025” feature.

• Over 800 women and children were turned away from South West FDV refuge Harbour due to capacity constraints.

• Bevan Eatts accused the Government of "refusing to take action," highlighting a growing crisis in regional support services.

• The State Government allocated $14.8 million to other regions, omitting the South West entirely.

• Vasse MP Libby Mettam also advocated for more local support, signalling cross-party concern.