Domestic violence measures decried as 'piecemeal'

Ways to reduce gender-based violence have been discussed at a national cabinet meeting. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

States and territories have agreed to speed up work on policies aimed at reducing gender-based violence, despite some criticism the reforms don't go far enough.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with state and territory leaders at a national cabinet meeting in Sydney on Wednesday, where domestic violence was on the agenda.