Overview

• Hundreds of Australians gathered in at least 14 cities to honor victims of gendered violence and demand stronger government measures to combat the issue.
• Organizers expressed disappointment at the absence of key politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, from the rallies.
• Advocacy groups highlighted alarming statistics, with 117 women killed in violence-related incidents since January 2024, and 14 deaths reported in 2025 so far.
• Protesters called for increased funding, improved policies, and better services to address the crisis, criticizing current government efforts as insufficient and fragmented.
• Speakers and attendees emphasized the need for male involvement in addressing gendered violence and urged the establishment of a national femicide registry to track and address the issue effectively.