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43 Australian Women Victims of Domestic Violence Over the Past Year: Report

The domestic violence commissioner is pushing for a change in how DV is looked at, with a focus on ‘gender inequality.’
43 Australian Women Victims of Domestic Violence Over the Past Year: Report
A woman holds up a placard during a protest against sexual violence and gender inequality in Melbourne on March 15, 2021. William West / AFP
Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
8/21/2024|Updated: 8/21/2024
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The inaugural Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence report has revealed 43 women were murdered by their partner in the financial year up to June 30.

The report, tabled in Parliament on Aug. 21, also highlighted an 11 percent surge in sexual violence within the year.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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