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Emily Woods

Response to gender violence news inadequate: poll

A poll shows 62 per cent believe not enough is done to prevent domestic violence before it occurs. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal government's response to "devastating" gender-based violence news in recent weeks has not been adequate, according to a poll.

Against the backdrop of allegations against Sydney Swans players, Scots College students and research on widespread sexism and misogyny among young boys, the Women and Girls' Emergency Centre (WAGEC) surveyed 1008 Australian adults.

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