The Latest Breaking News from Natasha Stott Despoja

'Come forward': ADF sexual violence inquiry plea

A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.

AAP · Sep 4

Booze delivery restricted under domestic violence plan

An overhaul to online alcohol delivery services are among new laws unveiled in a five-year plan to implement recommendations of a royal commission.

AAP · Aug 18

Honours abound in King's Birthday roll call of service

Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.

AAP · Jun 7

Crisis-driven response to family violence 'must end'

There is a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" to fix the crisis-driven, siloed approach to domestic, family and sexual violence, a royal commissioner says.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Australia has elected its youngest senator. With Gen Z wielding more political power, is it a sign of things to come?

It’s been 30 years since Natasha Stott Despoja became the youngest woman ever elected to the Australian Parliament. A 25-year-old Sarah Hanson-Young beat that record slightly in 2007.

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

Regional sex assault victims enduring travel trauma

A lack of regional forensic services is forcing sexual assault victims to endure long, traumatic journeys to the city, a royal commission in SA has been told.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services

Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Royal commission to tackle 'scourge' of family violence

SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Sexual and Family Violence has started, aiming to deliver transformative change that protects families.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee

A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.

AAP · Jun 8, 2024

Rita Ora wowed by Adelaide businessman's worm dance at New York celebrity charity gala

Ian Smith, the husband of former Democrats leader Natasha Stott Despoja, busted out the move in front of an audience including Julie Bishop, Malcolm Turnbull and Hollywood A-listers Kate Beckinsale, Sienna Miller and Kate Moss at a gala dinner in New York last week.

ABC News · May 1, 2023