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‘We cannot be satisfied until women feel safe, until this is no longer an issue,’ the prime minister said.
Beginning tonight, the Australian Parliament House will glow orange to mark the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence.
This global initiative spans from Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to Dec. 10, Human Rights Day.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used the occasion to call for accelerated action on the issue.
“We cannot be satisfied until women feel safe, until this is no longer an issue. People need to mobilise in the streets, but I do have hope that we can get there,” he declared.
Reflecting on violence against women and children, particularly among Indigenous communities, Albanese described it as “a stain upon the soul of our nation” that demands urgent redress.
Government’s Commitments Highlighted
Albanese outlined his government’s efforts, including the introduction of paid domestic and family violence leave, expanded single parenting payments, and a $1 billion (US$652 million) Leaving Violence Payment.
Housing remains a cornerstone of these efforts, with 4,000 social and affordable homes…
