Overview
- Opposition Leader Sussan Ley read the names of 74 women into the parliamentary record on the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- The count represents an increase from 60 deaths in the previous year, according to figures cited in her address.
- The published roll includes twelve women who have not been publicly identified, underscoring gaps in recognition and records.
- Our Watch reports one in three women has experienced physical violence since age 15 and one in five sexual violence, with intimate partner violence the leading preventable cause of death, disability and illness for women aged 25–44.
- Government actions referenced include a $4.7 billion package with $800 million for legal aid, a permanent $5,000 leaving payment and legislated 10 days of domestic violence leave.