Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus demands men “step up” and educate themselves,as the number of women killed in violent incidents across the nation this year reached 24.
“Often I will hear people say ‘I don’t know anyone who would do such a thing. Not my son,not any of his friends,’ ” Batty said. But this can’t be true.
When Rosie Batty’s son was killed by his father in 2014,it seemed a watershed moment,raising national awareness of domestic violence. But nearly a decade later,she does not think much has changed.
Former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty says she sometimes thinks nothing is changing. But she still believes ending violence against women and children is possible.
In his long history of abuse,Mark Latham’s latest attack is beyond the pale and dishonours parliament and the people of NSW.
For our special anniversary edition,we’ve selected 25 of Australia’s most influential change-makers;the courageous,whip-smart women who have inspired us over the past 25 years,as well as those leading the charge ahead.
The mother of Cassius,who was killed walking home from school,has brought forth his spirit to fight for justice.
Grace Tame cautioned feminists against tearing other women down and the use of inaccessible language while Rosie Batty spoke of her battle to overcome trauma.
Grace Tame refused to smile at a pre-Australia Day event at The Lodge on Tuesday,and barely acknowledged the PM,and when asked to pose for a snap,she gave Scott Morrison the most awe-inspiring side-eye a political photographer could ever hope to capture.
Her willingness to criticise Scott Morrison has won her many admirers but also generated a backlash from conservative figures.
Grants will be available to sporting clubs,churches and councils that come up with community-based programs to tackle men’s violence against women.