National cabinet to discuss violence against women, prevention measures proposed
ABC News — April 29, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC
Summary: State leaders will discuss violence against women at a national cabinet meeting. 27 women have died from gendered violence this year. Proposed measures include a national register for offenders, electronic monitoring, and intelligence coordination. Prime Minister Albanese emphasizes prevention and cultural change. States like Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland seek national responses and increased funding for frontline services. Western Australia and Tasmania use GPS tracking and electronic monitoring for violent offenders.
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