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Nationwide Rallies Demand Urgent Action on Gendered and Sexual Violence

Tens of thousands march across Australia calling for proactive prevention, policy reforms, and increased support for survivors.

Overview

  • The No More: National Rally Against Violence, organized by survivor-led group What Were You Wearing?, saw tens of thousands gather in cities and towns across Australia on May 10, 2025.
  • Protesters called for expanded crisis housing, mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders, uniform consent laws, and bail reforms to prioritize victim-survivor safety.
  • Advocates criticized the lack of attention to gendered violence during the federal election campaign and demanded increased funding for prevention and support services.
  • The NSW government announced a $25.9 million expansion of its Staying Home Leaving Violence program, while South Australia prepares to review its Royal Commission report on domestic violence.
  • Brittany Higgins and other high-profile survivors attended rallies, amplifying calls for systemic change as 24 women and seven children have been killed by violence in 2025.