Focus on ending violence against women, not politics

Sydney Morning Herald April 30, 2024, 03:00 AM UTC

Summary: Thousands rally to end violence against women, urging government action. Gender Lens Australia reports Australia allocates only 3.2% of expenses to women, gender equality, and violence prevention. Organizers call for unity and focus on solutions, not political brawls. Media urged to avoid sensationalizing conflicts. Men in power criticized for mishandling women's issues. Urgent need for change highlighted amid ongoing societal challenges.

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  1. [1.4]
    Albanese criticized for avoiding responsibility in improving government (Daily Mail)
    16d
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  2. [2.1]
    Albanese fails to fulfill promise on domestic violence workers (Daily Mail)
    20d
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  3. [5.2]
    Domestic violence declared 'national crisis' in Australia (CTV News)
    20d
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  4. [3.7]
    Albanese denies lying about women's rally invitation (ABC News)
    20d
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  5. [5.0]
    Albanese calls crisis meeting on male violence against women (The Australian Financial Review)
    20d
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  6. [5.1]
    Mass protests in Australia over deaths of women in 2024 (ABC News)
    21d
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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

  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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