Australia commits AUD$1 billion to combat domestic violence, with Indigenous women facing a disproportionately high homicide rate.
Australia's diverse communities face unique challenges in addressing domestic violence, with Indigenous women experiencing a homicide rate 6.5 times higher than non-Indigenous women. As a national crisis, the Australian government has committed AUD$1 billion over five years to tackle gender-based violence, while survivor-advocates call for increased funding to frontline support services and additional legal reforms.
May 27, 2024
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