$332 million pledge to domestic violence support from Opposition leader

Women and children escaping domestic abuse are being offered extra support as Labor promises to double Coalition government spending on family violence.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is pledging an extra $332 million over four years towards early intervention, frontline services, emergency accommodation and legal support.

Mr Shorten says If you're caught up in the frightening, dangerous ordeal of family violence - what you need is practical help, real money, concrete support on the frontline.