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Albanese Highlights Domestic Violence Initiatives and Youth Misogyny Concerns in Final Campaign Push

The Prime Minister emphasizes a $20 million trauma recovery center, a social media ban for under-16s, and the Netflix series 'Adolescence' as part of broader efforts to address violence against women and rising youth misogyny.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has encouraged people to watch the show Adolescence — about a 13-year-old boy who murders a girl at his school — as he promised $20 million to establish a frontline family and sexual violence service on the Central Coast.
Close up of Anthony Albanese in grey suit with man and woman behind him

Overview

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $20 million women’s and children’s trauma recovery center on the Central Coast, expected to support up to 500 individuals with crisis and transitional services.
  • The government has deployed 480 of the 500 promised community service workers to combat domestic and family violence, with a focus on frontline support and victim assistance.
  • Albanese promoted the Netflix drama 'Adolescence' as a tool for schools to address the increasing prevalence of misogyny among young people, calling it a 'scary' but necessary resource.
  • A legislated social media ban for under-16s aims to shield children from harmful content, though YouTube is temporarily exempt to preserve access to educational material during a year-long implementation phase.
  • The Prime Minister declined to commit to restrictions on alcohol and gambling as part of domestic violence prevention, citing the need for a multifaceted approach and ongoing collaboration with state governments.