domestic violence

A powerful art exhibition, The Lost Petition, is confronting the crisis of violence against women and children in Australia. 

For years, we’ve taken major sporting events, a public holiday, added alcohol and gambling, then watched domestic violence rates rise.

Micaela Cronin has been appointed by the government as Australia’s first Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner.

The wishes of Australian women are seemingly being heard, with Labor’s first budget delivering strong initial steps toward gender equality.

Leading domestic and family violence advocates are concerned about the NSW Government’s new Coercive Control Bill harming victims.

There are critical gaps in the current support available for children and young people using adolescent family violence (AFV).

New ANROWS research examines the perspectives of children, their families and workers to understand their priorities and service needs. 

NSW public sector workers, including temporary and casual staff, will have access to 20 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave.

The Australian Energy Market Commission has published new rules that will see energy retailers better protect customers affected by family violence.

After separation, mothers who experienced domestic violence on average suffered a drop in income of 34%, compared with a 20% decrease for mothers who didn’t experience domestic violence.

New research shows sexual violence is prevalent in Australia and has significant impacts over a woman’s life.

New ABS data reveals that 3.6 million Australians have experienced partner emotional abuse with women often more affected.