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Mass protests in Australia over deaths of women in 2024

ABC News — April 28, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC

Summary: Thousands rallied across Australia against gender-based violence, with 27 women killed this year. Politicians joined demonstrations, demanding action. Calls for a national solution were made, as men and women marched in cities like Melbourne and Brisbane. Queensland passed coercive control laws. Bendigo and Cobram also saw protests, urging systemic change and accountability. Attendees shared personal stories, emphasizing the need for men to take a stand.

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  1. [1.4]
    Albanese criticized for avoiding responsibility in improving government (Daily Mail)
    16d
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  2. [5.1]
    Focus on ending violence against women, not politics (Sydney Morning Herald)
    19d
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  3. [2.1]
    Albanese fails to fulfill promise on domestic violence workers (Daily Mail)
    20d
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  4. [5.2]
    Domestic violence declared 'national crisis' in Australia (CTV News)
    20d
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  5. [3.7]
    Albanese denies lying about women's rally invitation (ABC News)
    20d
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  6. [5.0]
    Albanese calls crisis meeting on male violence against women (The Australian Financial Review)
    20d
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  7. [4.9]
    Thousands rally against violence on women, no royal commission planned (The Guardian)
    22d
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  8. [5.5]
    Rising violence against women in Australia prompts urgent action (ABC News)
    22d

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  9. [5.2]
    Nationwide rallies demand action on women killed in violent attacks (The Guardian)
    23d
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  10. [4.2]
    Increase in gender-based violence deaths in Australia; urgent action needed (ABC News)
    25d
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  11. [3.7]
    Molly Ticehurst, 28, found dead; partner charged with murder (ABC News)
    26d
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