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Australia to Strengthen Measures Against Gender Violence

National cabinet to discuss enhanced information sharing and preventive strategies amid rising concerns.

  • Upcoming national cabinet meeting will focus on preventing gendered violence, particularly incited online, and improving cross-jurisdictional data sharing on high-risk offenders.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls violence against women a 'national crisis', highlighting the urgency of addressing the issue.
  • Rally organizers demand justice system reforms and better funding for organizations fighting gender violence.
  • Controversy arises as PM Anthony Albanese is accused of lying about speaking arrangements at a violence prevention rally, but emphasizes focus on substantive change.
  • States advocate for various initiatives, including coercive control legislation and increased funding to tackle domestic violence.
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