Men's violence against women has once again captured national attention. This year, at least 28 women have died, allegedly at the hands of men's violence. Recent homicide statistics released by the Australian Institute of Criminology show a surge in intimate partner killings and a significant disparity in First Nations victims. The figures are sobering and entirely unacceptable.
Protest marches around the country demonstrate levels of community anger over the horrific number of women killed this year. They highlight growing disillusionment and disappointment with existing strategies to combat gender-based violence, and demand rapid and decisive government action.
